Freelance International Intelligence Analyst Jobs

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC), the Crime & Intelligence Analyst collects, reviews, collates, analyzes, prepares, and disseminates data and information on incoming investigative requests from field personnel, other public safety organizations, or those from other analysts. 

• Research various documents, reports, and internet-based material and summarize results for inclusion in reports and presentations. 
• Uses software technologies to include email, word processing, spreadsheet, charting and graphing tools, and presentation programs; navigates Internet websites to include social media; utilizes GIS mapping platforms. 
• Communicates and collaborates with colleagues and professional partners via multiple platforms, including telephone, email, secure internet/web-based forums, and police radio. 
• Contributes summary information to standing and ad hoc reporting. 
• Complies with legal, policy, and regulatory requirements and applies sound professional judgment to ensure the protection of confidential information, as well as privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. 
• Provides local context to threat information provided by outside sources, national and international intelligence resources, and partner agencies.
• Creates presentations, bulletins, timelines, and link-analysis diagrams and produces briefing materials to illustrate analytic conclusions and communicate with various levels of management and a broad range of partner audiences.
• Composes and produces professional-quality reports, documents, and products.
• Performs related work as required.
  

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens. A minimum of two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid technical or professional experience where the major duties were related to analysis, law enforcement, security, or military responsibilities, of which one (1) year must have been in a professional capacity. 
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may be substituted for the required experience. 
• Upon hire, the employee will be asked to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at the SECRET level.
• Ability to:
  • Follow strict guidelines and remain focused and composed under pressure.
  • Work and make decisions independently.
  • Analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
  • Apply principles, theories, and practices of criminology and counterterrorism.
  • Demonstrate a superior knowledge of emerging online technologies and possess a keen understanding of social media.
  • Learn and utilize various analytical technologies (software/hardware), audio-visual, and related equipment, and assess proper use based on needs.
  • Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, or process information or data.
  • Process requests for information from intake to completion, relying on various resources catering a finished product to the intended audience.
  • To organize information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Adhere to a strict monitoring schedule.
  • Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively.
    
  • Exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. 
• Possess strong computer and Internet skills; strong intelligence writing skills through effective command of the English language, using clear and concise writing, and proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
  

Willing to work overtime, weekend, and holiday shifts to support operational demands.

Work Schedule:

The BRIC is staffed on a Day as well as a First-Half shift.  The shifts are broken down as follows: Sunday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM, and Thursday - Monday from 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM.  The BRIC also supports police operations outside of the normal work schedule; therefore, the Crime & Intelligence Analyst may be required to work hours in addition to the regular work schedule, to include weekends, overnight hours, and Holidays.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK IS REQUIRED
A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-14
Hours per week: 35