Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Branch Chief)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Branch Chief) to lead an intelligence analysis team and oversee complex analytic programs.

You will manage project objectives, milestones, and coordinate support for investigations.

Responsibilities

• Exercises supervisory responsibility over intelligence personnel engaged in complex research and analysis.
• Plan and oversee intelligence projects and predictive analyses across federal, state, local and international partners.
• Review and improve the intelligence analysis process; advise management on significant issues.

Job description

Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Branch Chief)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located in the Office of Intelligence Operations, Operational Intelligence Division, Analysis Production Branch located in Washington, DC. The primary function is to collect, evaluate, analyze, and disseminate criminal information and intelligence as finished analytical products for investigative support to field divisions and senior leadership awareness.

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of the Supervisory Intelligence Research (Branch Chief) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Exercises supervisory responsibility over employees and non-supervisory intelligence personnel engaged in complex intelligence research and analysis as well as related administrative support work and develop overall program and/or project objectives, goals, resource requirements, and milestones for all intelligence aspects of the branch's programs.

Plan and oversee intelligence projects, predictive analysis projects and initiatives that concern programs and associates activities in other Federal, State, local and international law enforcement and regulatory agencies and organizations.

Performs complex, in-depth analysis and/or directs and coordinates intelligence working groups on significant issues that impact functions and programs of national and international significance, particularly those encompassing programs of the branch. Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the intelligence analysis process. Advises management on significant issues pertaining to program and products, such as new initiatives.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. .

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.