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Mayvin

Intelligence Research Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$72K - $87K/yr

Mayvin is seeking an Intelligence Research Specialist to conduct research and collect information, screen all source intelligence reporting, conduct further queries, and access and summarize ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for intelligence research specialist in the United States is $98,359.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Intelligence Research Specialists are professionals who collect, analyze, and interpret information to support national security, law enforcement, or other governmental missions. They work with data from various sources such as surveillance reports, databases, and open-source intelligence to identify threats, patterns, or trends. Their analyses help agencies make informed decisions regarding criminal investigations, counterterrorism, or policy development. These specialists often collaborate with analysts, agents, and other officials to ensure accurate and timely intelligence is available for critical operations.

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As an intelligence research specialist, your primary responsibilities are to monitor and assess the transfer of inappropriate communication. Your evaluation duties include reviewing incidents, screening leads, and collecting information to learn about potential threats to develop a plan to prevent unwanted events. You recommend if action needs to be taken or observation is the best way to proceed. You analyze the data you collect and report anything suspicious. The type of behavior you are working against is criminal, but intelligence research specialists can work in government agencies as well as software and large companies.

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To thrive as an Intelligence Research Specialist, you need strong analytical abilities, research skills, and a background in international relations, criminal justice, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with intelligence databases, data analysis software, and clearance to handle classified information are typically required. Outstanding attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication help you synthesize complex information and present findings clearly. These skills are crucial for producing actionable intelligence that supports decision-making and national security objectives.

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Infographic showing various Intelligence Research Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,359 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

Intelligence Research Specialist

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
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$98K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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1-year non-reimbursable assignment. The only compensation for this assignment is the federal salary you are already receiving.
CBP Office of Intelligence
Intelligence Research Specialist
Series Requested: 0132, 1801, 1805
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Virtual/Remote: No
Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.
Supervisory approval form must be signed.
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Duties
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The Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS) will provide the CBP IE and operational stakeholders with intelligence products that inform and enhance their ability to make strategic, operational, and tactical decisions in support of CBP operations directed at threats to border security. This position advises, administers, and performs analysis, evaluation, interpretation and dissemination of information and intelligence. This information and intelligence will apply to border security operations in the following areas: counter terrorism; counter narcotics; counter human smuggling or trafficking; counter proliferation; cyber or financial crime interdiction; trade enforcement; counterintelligence; or other emerging border security issues and threats.
Position serves as an Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS), and Subject Matter Expert (SME) all source analyst; applying a full range of expert intelligence knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide insights that warn of potential threats and assessments on possible outcomes in regard to national security.
Performs the following (but is not limited to) researching, reviewing, and evaluating a high volume of classified, sensitive, open-source intelligence to identify threats; and provide situational awareness for operations; all source intelligence analysis and intelligence related tasks and prepares incident and situation reports and conducts briefings; preparing a variety of speculative-estimative finished intelligence products based on comprehensive analysis and evaluation of current intelligence information received from multiple sources; designing new or improving existing intelligence products; and developing and modifying training materials, methods or courses to ensure the most current intelligence policies, procedures and philosophies are being emphasized during training sessions.
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a current permanent Federal employee
  • Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
  • Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
  • Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
  • Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
  • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications
Qualifications required:
  1. Political, strategic, operational, and tactical operation levels, and how intelligence supports each level for CBP mission success.
  2. Critical thinking techniques and structured analysis methods required to mitigate bias; intelligence question validation processes; and critical reading techniques to review intelligence information.
  3. IC systems, databases, and message traffic at all levels of security classification used to gather and develop content for analytic products and briefings to provide situational awareness for decision makers and operators.
  4. Research tools, techniques and procedures used to support analysis and production of intelligence products, and establish the trends, patterns and estimates that enhance situational awareness of decision makers and operators.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.
Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  3. Name of Federal agency
  4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
Additional information
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
  1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
  2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
    • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
    • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
    • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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