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Intelligence Analyst II (Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain DEA clearance)

Akima, LLC

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

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Job description

Suvi is looking for an Intelligence Analyst II to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
  • The ideal candidate will provide program support services to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Special Intelligence (NS), Document and Media Exploitation Section (NSE).
  • These program support services include the collection, analysis, and dissemination of investigative information as well as coordination and implementation of administrative services and program requirements supporting NSE workflow and team operations, personnel management, and travel arrangements.
  • Analyze for content and relevance as determined by Government-provided Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) to assist in the identification illicit activity and proceeds.
  • Brief findings in both informal and formal settings, as well as create reports, link analysis charts, and articulate leads to the investigators. This support will require occasional travel (CONUS and OCONUS) in support of DOMEX missions.
  • Possess a working knowledge of current investigative techniques relating the analyzing and summarizing large volumes of investigative data and preparing analytical products in support of law enforcement operations.
  • Provide technical support to investigative personnel to obtain, review and analyze source document(s) and statistical information, and to identify information pertinent to ongoing investigations.
  • Make recommendations to the Government on the relevancy of investigative information as related to priority intelligence requirements and organize and conduct detailed examinations of information gathered during complex criminal and civil investigations.
  • Provide written results within formal and informal briefings to the Government as required by the Contracting Officer's Representative
  • Participate in the development methodology to exploit investigative information, to include conducting periodic progress reviews, as well as coordinating and completing quality control of all work products.
  • Report individual findings on an ongoing basis to lead personnel.
  • Utilize a variety of financial analysis software to include ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES Financial Investigations System software to process and analyze financial records.
  • Perform some data entry from hard copy and soft copy documents into a large-scale data processing system via a keyboard device, optical character reader, or other input device to include scanners, digital cameras, and copy machines, as appropriate.
  • Resolve any problems and questions concerning data to be entered.
  • Lead quality control review over software output and reconcile data with original documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in the resolution of any problems and questions concerning data to be entered.
  • Participate in quality control review over software output and reconcile data with original documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Report individual findings from the analysis of all investigative material on an ongoing basis, write intelligence reports, create graphics and working aids, and prepare discovery and court material for the prosecutor, following the completion of investigative support and as scheduled with the lead investigator and/or Assistant U.S. Attorney.
  • Occasional travel (CONUS and OCONUS) in support of DOMEX missions and/or law enforcement operations.

Qualifications
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • An undergraduate college degree and 3 years of specialized experience involving collection, evaluation, analysis, production, and dissemination of investigative intelligence. (Each one year of specialized experience involving collection, evaluation, analysis, production, and dissemination of investigative intelligence can be substituted for one year of education.)
  • Ability for travel up to 25%.

Job ID
2026-21504
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers' missions safely, securely, and efficiently.
As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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About Akima

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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