Job Opening: 57327

Posting Title: 2025 Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) – Business Analyst, 0343-GS- 7/9

Please read the entire announcement carefully for detailed information on qualifications and application procedures.

Opening Date: September 23, 2024
Closing Date: October 11, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)

The FBI’s Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) recruits recent undergraduate and graduate students for full-time, permanent positions, who are ready to take the next step toward discovering an insider’s perspective on FBI operations and a career truly unlike any other. Collegiate Hires make tremendous contributions to the FBI’s mission, from ensuring the smooth running of operational squads by performing key business and administrative functions, to working as a core part of investigative teams by analyzing and visualizing data, among many other opportunities. Whatever your role, you will play a key part in protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution of the United States – and you will have the chance to explore where your FBI career can take you.

Are you interested in beginning a career with the FBI and supporting investigative and intelligence operations at America’s premier national security and law enforcement agency?

The FBI’s Resource Planning Office (RPO) at FBIHQ in Washington, D.C. manages the FBI’s $7+ billion personnel budget and enterprise-wide strategic planning processes; crafts internal policy; designs business intelligence tools; automates and re-engineers 
business processes; and provides project-based management consulting services to senior executives across the FBI. 

Business Analysts within RPO serve to:

• Leverage enterprise reporting applications to provide data insights to decision-makers across the organization through ad-hoc analytics projects
• Manage internal technical systems and constantly improve the transparency and efficiency of internal business processes
• Apply industry-leading management consulting practices to advise FBI executives on strategies to navigate business and operational challenges
• Manage staffing levels and recommend cost-saving strategies to RPO executives
• Oversee the creation of the FBI’s strategy at all 56 Field Offices
• Combine Bureau knowledge with business acumen to progress the FBI mission

  Questions regarding this opening should be directed to FBI_CHI@fbi.gov with the subject line “FY25 CHI Business Analyst – Questions”.

  Job Summary 

  Position: Business Analyst, GS 7/9

  Location:  Washington, DC

  Salary: GS-7 $55,924.00-$72,703.00
               GS-9 $68,405.00-$88,926.00

  Work Hours: Varies by Unit

  Full Performance level: GS- 9

  Number of Positions Available: Multiple

  Duration: Full Time/Permanent
  
  Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
  
  Key Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must have graduated May 2023 to June 2025 (veterans May of 2019 to June 2025)
  • Must have a graduating GPA of no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance 
  • Some travel may be required
  • Must not be a current, permanent FBI employee
  • ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement
  • If you do NOT meet ALL of the key requirements, you are NOT eligible for FBI's CHI.

  Mission Statement:
  The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.
  
  Education 
  All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts are required for the FBI’s Collegiate Hiring Initiative and must be submitted with your resume to be considered.
  
  GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education.  Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.

  GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

  Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
  
  Automatic Disqualifiers
  Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements located on our Employment Eligibility page. Applicants will be automatically disqualified if they meet any of the following criteria:

  1. You are not a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)
  2. You have been convicted of a felony
  3. You have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy
  4. You have defaulted on a student loan insured by the U.S. Government
  5. You have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test

  You have failed to register with the Selective Service System (males only – exceptions apply. Please click here to view exceptions.)  
  If you have any of the automatic disqualifiers, you are NOT eligible for the Collegiate Hiring Initiative and/or employment with the FBI.  
  
  Required Documents

  To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

  1. Your resume (required) 
  2. A complete assessment questionnaire (required)
  3. Most recent official college transcripts (required)
  4. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

  Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.  

  Submitted documents should be in a .pdf format. Please do not submit any of the following file formats: HTML, TIF, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, Password Protected, or Web Link. Please ensure “.pdf” is in lowercase letters.

  If you are missing any of the required documents, your application will not be considered.

  You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
  
  How to Apply

  For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply.  If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
  
  What to Expect Next

  Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
  
  Additional Information

  • Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
  • The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
  • As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
    Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
  • Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
  • Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
  • If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
  • The probationary periods will be served concurrently. 
  • Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):
          a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
          b. The month/year work began
          c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
          d. Specific duties performed
    
    Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”
    
    Veterans' Preference

  If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. Your application must include a DD214 – member 4 copy to verify your veteran’s preference.
  
  Nepotism

  Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
  
  Reasonable Accommodation Request

  The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976.  Your request will receive an individualized assessment. This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests.  Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations.  Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
  
  Benefits

  The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:  http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

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