COORDINATOR INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSIS

Definition

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, Counsel, or other supervisory State Commission of Investigation (SCI) staff, oversee and perform work involving the analysis of information related to complex investigations. Assist the Executive Director, Counsel or Investigative Team supervisors in preparing recommendations for subsequent investigative activities. Review, analyze and evaluate current and historical SCI intelligence information. Utilize investigative work plans to support investigative teams; does other related duties..

Examples of work

• Coordinate the work of the Investigative Analysts in collecting, organizing, compiling and analyzing evidential and investigative information from various sources to provide operational and intelligence assessments, recommendations for subsequent action and identify trends and patterns of activity to enhance the progress of SCI investigations and projects.
• Assess or determine investigative information requirements or needs in order to recommend, plan, prioritize, develop and implement collection plans, targets or case strategies.
• Develop analytical and investigative databases in support of Commission investigations to enhance the quality and accuracy of work products and improve productivity.
• Enter data, reports, records or other investigative information into databases for use and reference by analysts and investigators in support of investigations.
• Perform appropriate quality control checks and verification of information to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Provide analytical planning and support to investigative teams. Assist Counsel in the development of collection plans and the development and maintenance of investigative work plans.
• Develop inferences and construct investigative strategies based upon review of testimony, investigative reports and various analytical resources to incorporate concepts into factual findings.
• Assist counsel in preparing areas of questioning or exhibits for witnesses subpoenaed to testify before the Commission.
• Based upon the analysis of various sources of information, initiate investigations or identify recommendations consistent with the statutory mandates of the SCI.
• Testify, as required, at public hearings on evidential material and investigative findings analyzed during investigations undertaken by the Commission.
• Prepare and present detailed graphical presentations (charts, graphs, matrices, organizational hierarchal structure, link analysis, event flow analysis, activity charting tables, etc.) and other illustrative material for visual presentations of data.
• Remain knowledgeable of changes and events related to investigative information gathering and analysis techniques through published sources, training and organizational meetings.
• Analyze and summarize investigative or intelligence information as required for use by investigative staff or dissemination to law enforcement agencies.
• Perform evidence custodian duties, as required, including processing inventory and chain of custody documentation, disposition of evidence, periodic evidence audits and security of the vault.
• Perform corporation record checks with the Secretary of State as required by staff members. Report results to requesting staff. Compile and enter pertinent information into databases.
• Receive requests for information from state and law enforcement agencies. Search Commission indices, reports and systems, and report findings to requesting agency in accordance with dissemination procedures.
• Obtain information requested by the Commission from telephone companies and other law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
• Maintain close liaison with other law enforcement agencies in order to continue intelligence networks.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

Six (6) years experience as an investigative analyst in a law enforcement or equivalent investigative agency involving the review, organization, analysis, and evaluation of criminal, civil, or financial investigative and intelligence information.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of personal computers, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, presentation applications and electronic mail.
• Knowledge of Commission policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of interactive relationships among federal, state and local governments.
• Knowledge of statistical theory, practice and techniques, and their application to investigative analysis.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for work organization, statistical and graphic presentations and effective verbal presentation of investigative findings to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of federal intelligence guidelines as they relate to the gathering, retention and purging of criminal intelligence information.
• Knowledge of corporate structures, financial statements and transactions, and financial fraud and the ability to apply this knowledge in conducting analysis.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply basic laws and regulations.
• Ability to independently carry-out investigative assignments, surveys, studies and research activities and report thereon.
• Ability to assist counsel in the preparation for examination of witnesses in private and public hearings through the use of detailed memoranda which outline anticipated areas of inquiry.
• Ability to provide guidance and assistance to other analysts.
• Ability to appropriately and effectively communicate with federal, state and local agencies.
• Ability to prepare statistical and financial data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and communicate with private and public executives and staff as well as people of diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member, including periods of intense concentration and high stress.
• Ability to testify at Commission private and public hearings in a credible and highly professional manner.
• Ability to prepare detailed and accurate reports and complex correspondence containing findings, conclusions and recommendations in a timely fashion.
• Ability to prepare demonstrative evidence and/or charts to summarize and analyze complex data.
• Ability to develop and conduct training programs in areas of specific knowledge.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to effectively utilize a personal computer and knowledge of appropriate software packages.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual information recording equipment and systems used by the Commission.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: 98/X98 - MCK 05/26/07

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 do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis.

A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated experience.

Applicants accepting employment as Coordinator of Investigative Analysis with the State Commission of Investigation are required to adhere to certain current employment restrictions and a secrecy agreement.