Pattern Analyst

About the Team:

The LexisNexis Special Services Inc (LNSSI) Controlled Investigation Unit (CIU) delivers customized analyst services related to pattern analysis, device geolocation, and data science directly to government customers working in sensitive segments of Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Law Enforcement.

About the Job:

As a Pattern Analyst in LNSSI you will work directly with operational customers and government leadership using advanced analytic methodologies and cutting-edge software against large data sets and complex problems in a detail-oriented, fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Candidates are expected to possess self-initiative and strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as advanced data handling and technical analysis experience.

Candidates must be able to operate professionally and productively, often without direct supervision, while conducting high-quality analysis, data development, capability briefs, and reach-back support seamlessly across diverse analytic, technical, and investigative teams in support of a shared mission.

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Rigorously investigating, evaluating, interpreting, and delivering data-driven findings from relevant and diverse data sources.

• Preparing and delivering timely and actionable tactical analysis products that will inform operational planning, investigative tactics, or prosecution strategy.

• Aligning analytic and investigative tactics, findings, and products with all applicable policies, laws, and legal process when handling sensitive or classified data, making operational recommendations, or supporting criminal prosecution.

• Learning, applying, and maintaining relevant subject matter expertise in analysis, data science, or investigation in support of customer missions, and providing reliable consultation, training, briefings, or testimony.

• Attaining proficiency in numerous analytic tools, including but not limited to: LexisNexis Accurint Trax, ESRI ArcPro or GIS systems, i2 Analysts Notebook, SQL, Python, Anaconda or Jupyter Notebook, and proprietary LexisNexis tools and datasets.

• Rapidly responding to changing circumstances requiring flexibility, time-management, and the ability to function under shifting priorities while keeping track of ongoing requirements and deadlines.

• Communicating and collaborating with both colleagues and customers and interacting effectively with command-level and senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen.

• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. A new clearance investigation may be sponsored for highly qualified candidates.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum 3 years of analytic or investigative experience.

• CJIS certification required, as described below.

• Ability to work up to full time at a secure government site.

• Relocation to Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland required.

• Remote work may be available, depending on business needs, with 25-50% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military, law enforcement, and/or federal government experience.

• Operational, investigative, or analytic experience with cell phone and GPS data analysis, geospatial mapping, digital forensics, device geolocation, and patterns of human movement.

• Masters degree or industry recognized technical certifications, such as Cellular Technologies SME, Certified Fraud Examiner, Comp/TIA, Certified Analytics Professional, or sworn law enforcement experience.

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and our culture here.

Physical and/or logical access to criminal justice information is an essential function of this role. The successful candidate will be required to pass both the standard company background check for all employees and an enhanced criminal background check conducted by the Company’s state and local law enforcement partners conducted in compliance with the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information System (“CJIS”) security policy. Employees in this role may also be subject to ongoing criminal background checks as required by the Company’s state and local law enforcement partners. Candidates and/or employees who are not certified by state and local law enforcement to access criminal justice information will not be able to perform the essential functions of this role. Employees who subsequently fail to obtain or maintain CJIS compliance may be reassigned or terminated.

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