Intelligence Analyst Senior - Global Terrorism #00124
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Intelligence Analyst Senior. The Intelligence Analyst Senior will be assigned to work and support the overall mission in the Virginia Fusion Center.
The Senior Intelligence Analyst performs crucial work in monitoring, researching, evaluating, and disseminating intelligence related to international and domestic terrorism, precursor crimes, and extremist activities. This role involves conducting in-depth analysis of multi-faceted data to identify methods, trends, and patterns associated with extremist groups, terrorism financing, and other terrorism-related threats. The Analyst supports prevention and response efforts by providing actionable intelligence on threats to government officials and other critical targets. Additionally, the role requires ensuring a robust internal control environment by mitigating potential risks, maintaining data accuracy, safeguarding assets, and adhering to relevant laws and regulations. The incumbent in this position will be required to produce reports and briefings to individuals at various levels. The Intelligence Analyst Senior will lead and assists with team projects and make sound recommendations for the Virginia Fusion Center and intelligence community.
All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations such as inclement weather and natural or human-made disasters. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the Employee Work Profile.
Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable experience in and/or knowledge of intelligence analysis, counterterrorism, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of research and analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting complex data and technical information, orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to diverse information sets and produce logic-based analyses and recommendations on probable and potential trends and event outcomes.
• Skilled in conducting research using relevant databases to provide comprehensive assessments.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proven capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels and representatives of other government agencies and organizations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, follow oral and written instructions, and maintain accurate and complete files.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Considerations
• Analytic experience in the intelligence community, emergency management, or public safety field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. This position is restricted due to funding sources.
A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.
The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individual with disabilities during application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
VDEM does not provide sponsorship to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (804) 912-7254
Email: Humanresources@vdem.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.