Intelligence Research Specialist Jobs

An Intelligence Research Specialist with USCIS focuses on research, analysis, and information sharing to support the legal immigration process and counter threats.

• Intelligence Production: Producing immigration intelligence products (like Intelligence Information Reports or IIRs) for major functional and geographical areas.

• Data Analysis: Identifying patterns, trends, and potential fraud by analyzing complex data captured from immigration applications, petitions, and various other intelligence sources.

• Threat Identification: Producing intelligence that addresses Key Intelligence Questions related to the administration of lawful immigration, focusing on screening, vetting, and national security concerns.

• Information Vetting: Performing standardized intelligence gathering tasks, screening, and evaluating large volumes of information to vet applicants and support administrative or operational determinations.

• Liaison: Serving as USCIS’s primary link for information sharing and collaboration with external partners, including the Intelligence Community ($\text{IC}$) and other law enforcement agencies.

• Policy Support: Representing the organization on committees, participating in developing and drafting policies, procedures, and guidelines related to security and fraud detection.

General Requirements

Because this is a Federal Law Enforcement-adjacent role within the Department of Homeland Security ($text{DHS}$), it requires strict adherence to security and citizenship guidelines:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

• Clearance: Must successfully undergo a thorough Background Investigation for a high-level security clearance, often Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information ($\text{TS/SCI}$). This includes reviews of financial issues and criminal offenses.

• Education/Experience: Typically requires specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 Federal level, demonstrating skills in compiling, evaluating, and analyzing raw intelligence data.