Investigative Analyst, Geolocation and Pattern Analysis (Federal)

About the Team:

The LexisNexis Special Services Inc (LNSSI) Controlled Investigation Unit (CIU) delivers professional analyst services related to pattern analysis and next-event prediction, device geolocation and movement analytics, counter-threat protection, and operational data science in embedded roles that directly support operational and analytic teams. CIU analyst services support government customers in classified and sensitive segments of federal law enforcement, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for criminal investigations, intelligence, prosecution, and proactive threat mitigation.

About the Job:

As an Investigative & Geolocation Analyst you will work directly with operational and analytic teams and government leadership using advanced analytic methodologies and specialized software tools against large data sets and complex criminal investigations in a detail-oriented, fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. This role bridges advanced analytic capabilities with operational mission needs, translating complex analysis of geolocation data, communication records, and multi-sourced datasets into actionable intelligence and evidentiary products.

Candidates must be able to operate professionally and productively, often without direct supervision, while conducting high-quality analysis, creating timely reports and exhibits, delivering briefings, and offering expert reach-back support seamlessly across diverse analytic, technical, and investigative teams in support of critical national security missions.

This position supports classified, sensitive, and compartmented handling of operational data and deliverables and may require expert testimony in federal judicial proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct expert-level analysis of call detail records (CDR), device geolocation data, and communication metadata from multiple sources to identify behavior, routes, stops, meetings, communications, and criminal activity, to generate investigative leads, provide operational insights, and inform probable cause in support of criminal investigations.
• Learn and apply advanced analytic methodologies to conduct tactical pattern analysis, movement analysis, precise next-event prediction, interdiction opportunity analysis, and related predictive techniques to proactively identify patterns of behavior and movement of a target that can be leveraged for operational planning of enforcement actions or interdiction, often in near-real-time.
• Prepare and deliver timely and actionable tactical analysis products including geospatial maps, timelines, link charts, video productions, and concise analytical reports suitable for operational and legal audiences that will inform operational plans, investigative tactics, threat mitigation, or prosecution strategy.
• Rigorously analyze, evaluate, interpret, and deliver data-driven findings from relevant and diverse data sources including government data sets, court-authorized records, commercial vendor data, and publicly available information.
• Learn and maintain relevant subject matter expertise in analysis or investigation in support of federal law enforcement missions, including proficiency in analytic tools such as: Accurint (Zetx) Trax Investigative Suite, Cellular Investigation Subject Matter Expert (SME) certification, Accurint Virtual Crime Center (AVCC), TechSmith Camtasia or video production, ESRI ArcGIS mapping, i2 Analysts Notebook, cellular network and device hardware, and/or proprietary LexisNexis tools and databases.
• Strong understanding of legal and operational requirements for law enforcement and intelligence missions, including relevant title authorities, legal process, evidentiary standards, and court testimony.
• Communicate with credibility and integrity in engagements with senior officials, field operators, analyst teams, and legal personnel, and conduct briefs or testimony effectively in both technical and layperson terms.
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-agency initiatives with law enforcement and military operational customers and command leadership in an agency, inter-agency, or joint task force environment, often in high-security or classified settings, providing consultation, technical expertise, analytic work product, briefings, and professional testimony as a trusted representative of the Pattern Analysis capability in support of the customer’s unique mission set.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3 years of criminal investigative experience that includes legal process, search warrants, evidence handling, case management, and prosecution support.
• Verifiable experience providing testimony relying on technical evidence, including mobile devices, in support of criminal prosecutions in federal, state, or local courts.
• CJIS certification required, as described below.
• Complete additional government security background checks and compliance training as required for contract support.
• Ability to work up to full time at a secure government site, including shift-based or surge operations.
• Relocation to Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland may be required.
• Remote work may be available depending on customer needs. 25-50% travel may be required.
• U.S. Passport or Real ID required for entry into federal facilities or air travel.

Desired Qualifications

• Federal, State or Local law enforcement academy training (e.g., DEA, FLETC, FBI, or Police) or equivalent sworn officer experience.

Physical and/or logical access to criminal justice information is an essential function of this role. The successful candidate will be required to pass both the standard company background check for all employees and an enhanced criminal background check conducted by the Company’s state and local law enforcement partners conducted in compliance with the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information System (“CJIS”) security policy. Employees in this role may also be subject to ongoing criminal background checks as required by the Company’s state and local law enforcement partners. Candidates and/or employees who are not certified by state and local law enforcement to access criminal justice information will not be able to perform the essential functions of this role. Employees who subsequently fail to obtain or maintain CJIS compliance may be reassigned or terminated.



U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

Base Pay Range for CO is $115,400 - $192,300. Base Pay Range for IL is $121,200 - $201,900. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $126,900 - $211,500. Base Pay Range for MD is $121,200 - $201,900. Base Pay Range for NY is $126,900 - $211,500. Base Pay Range for New York City is $138,400 - $230,700. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $115,400 - $192,300. Base Pay Range for OH is $109,500 - $182,700. Base Pay Range for NJ is $130,284- $208,116.


This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Application deadline is 06/01/2026.



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