Cyber Crime Analyst (MATIC)

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation is seeking a Crime Analyst to support statewide law enforcement by collecting, storing and analyzing criminal intelligence to identify trends and assist investigations.

The position requires a degree with data analysis, plus 2 years of intelligence analysis experience; eligibility for a Secret/Top-Secret clearance within 12 months is required. Telework not available; full-time on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with data analysis/research (criminal justice, law, social science, math, or CS).
• Two years of professional experience in governmental intelligence analysis with a criminal justice, military, or governmental intelligence agency.
• Within 12 months of hire, start the process to obtain a Secret and/or Top-Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Gather, evaluate, and report information for detecting and identifying criminal activities.
• Analyze raw data, uncover patterns, and develop links between criminals and groups.
• Present results and summaries to support enforcement and prosecution efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field with data analysis/research

Two years of professional experience in governmental intelligence analysis

Job description

Position Title:

Division Overview:

Montana’s Division of Criminal Investigation is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, missing persons, or through training and certifying public safety officers, DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. Our diverse customer base includes protecting our vulnerable population, managing the sexual and violent offender registry, serving as the hub of communication for criminal justice information networks and the storage of criminal records, conducting arson investigations, as well as providing intelligence analysis support for local law enforcement. Many of our positions within DCI go without public recognition but remain the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

The Crime Analyst position serves to improve decision making and proactive law enforcement statewide by collecting, analyzing, storing and disseminating criminal intelligence information that is associated with identifiable individuals, groups, organizations or events that are known or suspected to relate to the investigation of major criminal conspiracies, projections about criminal operations or the production of estimates regarding future major criminal activities (MCA 44-5-103).

This employee will systematically gather, evaluate, organize, assemble, retain and report information for the purpose of detecting and identifying criminal activities, trends, entities, participants and methods. The work involves conducting research, analyzing raw data, uncovering new sources of information, identifying patterns of criminal activity and developing links between criminals and crime groups who may be involved in a diverse, sustained array of criminal conduct or offenses that cross jurisdictional boundaries. The employee will communicate with others, review their work for general compliance with pre-established standards, present results and write summaries and reports. The subsequent information will be utilized to generate a range of correct inferences, hypotheses, recommendations, and referrals that, once properly presented, will cause, coordinate or supplement enforcement, investigative and prosecutorial efforts.

The incumbent will obtain, interpret, depict, and share confidential investigative/intelligence information as authorized in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Montana Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), MATIC. The employee will establish and maintain a wide network of routine contacts with relevant agencies, officials, and individuals in an effort to promote the timely, consistent exchange of information in furtherance of mutual goals and objectives. The employee will assist with ongoing investigations and complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in any field that includes research and analysis of data, including but not limited to criminal justice, law, social science, history, mathematics, or computer science.
• Two years of professional experience in governmental intelligence analysis with a criminal justice, military, or governmental intelligence agency, criminal intelligence network organization, or business, financial or academic institution that compiles data, analyzes findings and writes reports that indicate relationships between various parties.
• This agency will accept alternative methods of obtaining necessary qualifications. Once the two-year professional work experience requirement has been met, additional direct work experience in intelligence analysis may be substituted for required education and training on a year for year basis.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Within 12 months of hire, the incumbent will start the process to obtain a Secret and/or Top-Secret Clearance issued by the federal government.
• If the incumbent is unable to obtain this clearance, employment will be terminated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a specialized, extensive (multi-week) training course in intelligence analysis.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include but are not limited to an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Driving History

Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary:

$27.78 - $31.28 per hour

Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave & Holidays
• Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Posting Date

Sep 1, 2026, 1:03:03 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 16, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Resume

Contact

Contact Name : DOJ CSD Human Resources

Contact Email : [e-mail]

Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.