ANNOUNCEMENT # VA-CD-25-01
POSITION TITLE: Criminal Analyst
GRADE: Army: E-3/PFC thru E-5/SGT
LOCATIONS: Statewide (High priority locations: Roanoke, Winchester, Charlottesville, Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads)
UNIT: Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force
FEMALE ASSIGNMENT ELIGIBILITY: Yes
OPENING DATE: 1 January 2025
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2025
WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all Military Technician/Traditional/ Soldiers in grades E-3 through E-5 who are members of the Virginia Army or Air National Guard.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
a. General: Active “secret” security clearance prior to submitting CD application. Top Secret clearance is preferred, but not required. Applicant must be a member of the Virginia National Guard. Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, and/or Master’s degree is preferred, but not required. Compatible education background in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis, or related areas of study desired.
b. Experience: Law Enforcement, Military Police, or Intelligence-related experience is strongly desired, but not required. Must be proficient and demonstrate competent skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint). The ability to follow directives, instructions, and standard operating procedures with limited direct supervision is required. Technical and fluid communication in oral and written form is required. Experience with systems and technology like: Cellebrite, PLX, TruNarc, Analysts Notebook, RF-Flow, Case Explorer, LINX, and GIS applications is desired, but not required.
c. Other: Applicants must be able to complete the determined tour of military duty prior to ETS. Applicants must have reliable transportation and live within (50) miles of the duty station (as described on the duty locations listed). Outside employment associations and off-duty conduct/activities must be consistent with federal directives on ethics and with state and federal conflict of interest policies.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Criminal analysts pro-vide investigative case support to law enforcement agencies investigating large drug trafficking organizations and other national security threats enabled by illicit drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime. Criminal analysts process, categorize, and evaluate criminal information, within the immediate scope of the supported law enforcement investigation. Criminal analyst support covers the following core competencies: document and digital media exploitation analysis, link analysis, and financial analysis. Criminal analysts prepare various types of products including reports, bulletins, graphs, charts, maps, and communication/network analysis to support criminal investigations. Facilitate the integration of National Guard resources to fulfill investigative requirements of law enforcement agencies. Integrate various types of technology and databases to assist in the analysis process. Establish and maintain relationships with criminal investigators and intelligence analysts from various law enforcement agencies. Participate in various meetings and conferences to gather and share information. Complete structured training pipeline, to include continuing education, in order to maintain regulatory requirements and remain current with the latest tactics and trends. Provide training to assist in the transfer of analytical skills to new analysts, select personnel, and law enforcement as needed. Must be willing to work shifts that could include evenings, nights, or weekends.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
a. Applicant must receive a letter of recommendation from his/her unit commander and be in good standing with their unit.
b. Applicant must have a current physical (every 5 years) and obtain an annual Physical Health Assessment (PHA). In order to remain on Counterdrug orders, all personnel must be deployable. Temporary medical conditions are exceptions.
c. Applicant cannot have any permanent or temporary profiles that will interfere with the ability to perform the required duties.
d. Applicant must attend all scheduled drills (IDT) and Annual Training with their unit of assignment.
e. Applicant is subjected to urinalysis testing prior to entry on active duty and periodic testing while on active duty. This is in addition to testing at the unit level.
f. Must have a favorable interview by the Counterdrug Coordinator (CDC).
g. Applicant must have an Active Secret Clearance at the time of application. Top Secret clearances are strongly preferred.
h. Applicant must have a favorable criminal background check. Some Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) require additional screening. Such inquiries are likely to be completed after entry on duty and rejection by LEAs could result in removal from the Counterdrug Program.
i. Applicant is subject to annual police background checks and police background check prior to being brought onto orders. If a member has an unfavorable record, he/she may be removed from the program or denied entry on CD orders.
j. Applicant is required to comply with DOD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), and conflict of interest policies. Applicants must uphold the highest standards of conduct and personal appearance.
k. Applicant must maintain and meet Physical Training (ACFT/IFA) and height/weight standards. A current Passing record DA Form 705 and DA Form 5500/5501 is required (within 6 months prior to application). No applicants with flagging actions will be considered.
l. If promotion (advancement in pay grade) is known or anticipated within the next 12 months, applicant must inform CDC or designated selection board of that possibility in order to afford the program's proper cost planning for the applicant's pay and allowances while on ADOS. Any promotions could affect employment with the Counterdrug Task Force and would need to be reviewed by the Counterdrug Coordinator IAW Task Force policies. Failure to adhere to Counterdrug policies may be cause for termination IAW CNGBM 3100.01.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1) The following documents must be submitted to complete application process:
a) Commander’s Recommendation Memorandum
b) Copy of Driver’s License
c) DA Form 705 / IFA (ACFT taken and passed within 6 months of application)
d) DA Form 5500 (HT/WT if applicable)
e) DA Form 1506 (Statement of Service)
f) DA Form 1058-R (ADOS application)
g) Copy of current ERB (DA Form 4037)
h) RPAS / PCAR statement
i) Copy of current PHA (IMR)
j) Resume
2) The following optional documents may be submitted to complete application process:
a) College Degrees/Certificates related to position.
b) Online/DL Certificates (Military or Civilian) related to position. Military Course Certificates related to position.
c) Civilian Course Certificates (Police Academy or LEA Courses).
d) Letter(s) of Recommendation
3) Technicians. Soldiers who currently occupy a technician position must ensure their technician chain of command (O5 or GS-13) is aware of the ADOS application and approves of this temporary assignment, should you be selected
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Virginia National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for these positions will be made without regard to race, religion, age, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, or any other non-merit factors.
POINT OF CONTACT: Submit completed applications to:
vang_cdtf_hq@army.mil
For questions, call 434-480-1098