Intelligence Analyst Senior

Title: Intelligence Analyst Senior DSP02984

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: Salem, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Intelligence Analyst Senior in our Homeland Security Division located in Salem, Virginia. The successful candidate will support Virginia State Police (VSP) law enforcement activity in Division VI by conducting in-depth analysis of information and research in support of active criminal investigations; engage and facilitate in the exchange of criminal and terrorist related information and intelligence between the Virginia Fusion Center and all law enforcement or homeland security agencies in the VSP Division VI region; analyze multi-faceted criminal data to show methods, trends, and patterns relating to the Division VI region; compile reports and undertakes projects relating to these topics as needed; conduct database checks and compile results to respond to requests for information in a timely, efficient manner; compile reports and projects relating to criminal activity and provides assistance for special projects in the Fusion Center as needed; and analyze cellular data related to criminal investigations as requested or required.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Working knowledge of research and analysis techniques.
•Intermediate skill in operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
•Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, summarize, interpret and communicate information and technical data orally and in writing; to apply critical thinking to diverse information sets and to produce logic-based analysis and recommendations on probable and potential trends and event outcomes; to maintain accurate and complete files, manage multiple priorities, and follow oral and written instructions in English; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of municipal, State, and federal personnel and representatives of other agencies and organizations; to work semi-independently, establish priorities, and achieve high level results with limited direct supervision; and to create and provide intelligence briefings for all levels of personnel.
•Experience in government, business, or criminal justice to include analytical experience and criminal analytical training.
•Must have a valid driver’s license.
•Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
•Requires three-year commitment to the Virginia Fusion Center and ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Considerations

•General knowledge of information technology-based analysis platforms and software to produce one or more of the following: Geographic Information System (GIS) based maps, text, tables, graphs, and charts is preferred.
•Public safety experience or other broad scope of governmental experience desired.

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.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on June 25, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

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.