INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 1, OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS
Career Family: INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
In the unclassified service, Intelligence Analyst 1, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is appointed rather than examined for, and its pay is often negotiated case by case.
On pay it sits at the foot of the Intelligence Analyst ladder. One promotion up is Intelligence Analyst 2, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, whose band tops out about $27,970 higher. To be eligible you bring a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $91,628 and $134,900, and state payroll currently lists about 13 people in the title, most of them at Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
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Intelligence Analyst 1, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness appears on the State payroll at one department, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness | 13 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Intelligence Analyst series
- Intelligence Analyst 1, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness — $91,628 – $134,900 (this title)
- Intelligence Analyst 2, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness — $110,276 – $162,870
- Intelligence Analyst 3, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness — $126,854 – $187,691
Promoting to Intelligence Analyst 2, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness raises the top of the band by about $27,970. Its top salary lands around the 80th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 13 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $113,615. The agencies employing the most are:
- Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (13)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general supervision of an Intelligence Analyst 3, or other supervisory official in the Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, Department of Law and Public Safety, is responsible for conducting analytical investigations on highly sensitive and classified information and data retrieved from various electronic/telephone sources or information developed from prior investigations or discovered to be linked to other types of investigations or information gathering activities. Performs and conducts administrative and operations studies of organizations, corporations, businesses or groups that may have an allegiance to terrorist groups or organizations in the United States or abroad with assets or interests in New Jersey. Assumes appropriate administrative responsibilities as delegated by superiors. Does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Analyzes information and data retrieved to conduct investigative studies and prepares in-depth reports of a highly complex nature to be utilized by superiors in planning the type and course of action to protect New Jersey citizens and others from terrorism.
- Conducts surveillance objectives and performs various types of searches on secured data bases and information sources made available through investigative activities of others or in concert with other law enforcement organizations.
- Interviews investigators, police officers and other law enforcement personnel to gleam information relevant to investigations on terrorism.
- Observes informants and other parties interviewed by law enforcement officers to determine the validity of information obtained and how the sources of information are connected to asset liquidations via electronic money transfers/currency exchanges and/or money laundering activities.
- Conducts investigations designed to gather intelligence information to establish a profile of an alleged organization(s) or group(s) involvement in terrorism objectives to determine resources, capabilities, intent and vulnerability studies.
- Assists in designing and implementing specialized analytical research objectives and/or revised programs to better gather and filter information and pertinent data related to investigative objectives.
- Submits recommendations for changes to established research methodologies and analytical models presently utilized by the agency.
- Develops and maintains a liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement and information gathering agencies to discuss mutual issues and resolve discrepancies.
- Reviews various publications, newspapers and other relevant documents that may be in various languages and translates the appropriate information and data to prepare reports and essays on various subjects of interest.
- As required, assists in developing policy and revising operational procedures to ensure effectiveness and attainment of analytical and investigative objectives are achieved in conducting and performing highly sensitive investigative activities in a faster more efficient format.
- As required, observes and may participate in the coordinated investigative efforts with various law enforcement agencies in case development and trial presentation with County Prosecutors, State Deputy Attorneys General or Federal Prosecutors.
- Prepares various types of reports and analytical studies on reviewed intelligence information containing findings, conclusions and recommendations for operational briefings or for oral presentations.
- Testifies as an Intelligence Analyst before various types of legal forums or hearings.
- Attends seminars and course studies on intelligence gathering of unassembled information for various types of specialized areas related to transnational issues, economic changes and political views, science and technology, military multi-disciplines and other central intelligence policy courses.
- Maintains a case management file system for investigations and research activities.
- Maintains the integrity of classified and sensitive records and files.
- Utilizes various types of photographic equipment, video, electronic, telephonic, and recording devices and information networking systems utilized by the agency or assigned office.
- Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Economics, Homeland Security, or related areas of studies.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in gathering, prioritizing, coordinating, collating reviewing, analyzing and compiling unassembled classified/highly sensitive information and data in a government or research center utilizing acceptable research methodologies and technologies with a designed application for security research projects, or national/international security programs.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operations of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of terrorism and terrorist organizations.
- Knowledge of joint operations involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies within the state and relationships with national and international intelligence agencies.
- Knowledge of terrorist organizations worldwide and their supporting networks and familiarity with the financial networking in support of terrorist organizations.
- Knowledge of verbal and written communication skills to achieve results desired.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of performing covert investigations.
- Knowledge of the methods of investigative reporting and preparation of detailed investigative reports.
- Knowledge of data processing programs, application procedures and formats.
- Knowledge of the methods to conduct research.
- Knowledge of criminal, regulatory and civil investigative terminology.
- Knowledge of civil rights of individuals under investigation.
- Knowledge of the procedures for conducting background investigations and record reviews.
- Ability to identify, determine and access how and why changing world opinions and concerns impact global issues relating to political, economic and socioeconomic policies.
- Ability to assess the validity of information obtained through informant interviews and others who may be involved in financial type crimes with access towards terrorism involvement.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and apply state and federal statutes, law and regulations towards assigned selective investigations.
- Ability to facilitate assigned investigations, surveys, studies and research activities and provide reports thereof.
- Ability to conduct searches on all types of information systems and data bases, effectively reviewing additional sources of information that may be made available from other law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to utilize various information technology programs in concert with assigned investigation projects.
- Ability to communicate with others with the purpose of extracting information on investigations concerning terrorism.
- Ability to revitalize policy and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of analytical objectives.
- Ability to recognize the need for modifications in research methods while presenting in a clear, precise manner examples of how these changes would enhance the agency's analytical ability in gathering information.
- Ability to translate foreign language material on various topics to complete reports on subjects of interest.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively prepare detailed reporting on a variety of issues which clearly exhibits findings, conclusions and recommendations for analytical assignments or oral presentations.
- Ability to clearly articulate while testifying in a legal proceeding.
- Ability to assist in case development and trial preparation as required or directed.
- Ability to maintain liaison with local, state and federal agencies to define relative issues of importance.
- Ability to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all classified material and information.
- Ability to review and prepare statistical and financial data into various types of reports.
- Ability to utilize various types of photographic equipment, video, electronic communications equipment, recording devices, data base software applications and information networking systems utilized by the agency or assigned office.
- Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who possess a Juris Doctorate from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association, and who have received credit for course work in international law, may substitute this degree for the required education.
A Master's degree in one of the areas listed above, or in Security Studies, Foreign Service, Foreign Diplomacy, International Affairs, International Public Policy, Middle East or Arab Studies or related areas of study may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
<b>SPECIAL NOTE:</b> Applicants accepting employment as Intelligence Analysts in the Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, Department of Law and Public Safety may be required to adhere to the employment restriction that they may not pursue outside gainful employment during their tenure of employment.
<b>SPECIAL NOTE:</b> Applicants will be required to undergo a law enforcement candidate background investigation and record review. In addition, special and top-secret security clearances by the federal government are mandated by Presidential Executive Order #. The Executive Order requires these procedures be adhered in order for a federal security clearance to be granted to an individual engaged in performing said duties and responsibilities.