NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness

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OPPORTUNITY The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is seeking to hire a full-time position assigned to the Intelligence and Analysis Bureau within the Intelligence and Operations Division. We offer a generous benefit package for our full-time employees which includes vacation, personal and sick leave as well as 13 annual paid holidays, medical, dental and prescription plans, retirement plans, life insurance, flexible spending account plans, commuter Tax$ave program and professional development courses. For more information on careers at NJOHSP please visit: Careers | New Jersey OHSP. This position is in the unclassified service and applicants must meet the minimum job requirements specified below. POSTING # 26-03-S TITLE Intelligence Analyst 1 ISSUE DATE March 2, 2026 CLOSING DATE March 16, 2026 SALARY $88,529.64 - $130,338.54* LOCATION Hamilton, New Jersey or Newark, New Jersey (Location Perference Required) *Salary: For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current state employees, salary will be a promotional calculation. JOB DESCRIPTION The Intelligence and Analysis Bureau collects information related to domestic extremist, foreign terrorist organization, targeted violence, and hostile foreign intelligence threats to the State of New Jersey and the region; provides insightful analysis to generate intelligence products relevant to New Jersey; and disseminates tailored, actionable intelligence to New Jersey’s law enforcement, public and private-sector partners in a timely manner. As an Intelligence Analyst 1, job duties will include, but are not limited to: • Conduct intelligence analysis using a variety of reporting, investigative case information, law enforcement databases, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and academic research. • Analyze counterintelligence threats affecting the State of New Jersey, including foreign influence activities, economic interference, disinformation campaigns, insider threats, domestic and non-state actor threats. • Produce high-quality written intelligence products, including strategic assessments, intelligence summaries, threat bulletins, and executive-level briefings. • Provide timely analytic support to investigations, operational planning, and counterintelligence initiatives. • Monitor, assess, and report on emerging intelligence and insider threat indicators. • Apply structured analytic techniques to ensure objectivity, analytic rigor, and defensibility of assessments. • Brief senior leadership and external partners on threat trends, analytic findings, and risk mitigation recommendations. • Represent NJOHSP at interagency meetings, working groups, fusion center engagements, and partner conferences. • Support information sharing across federal, state, local, and private sector stakeholders. • Perform additional administrative and operational responsibilities as assigned. REQUIREMENTS 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. NOTE: 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. 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. NOTE: 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. SPECIAL NOTE: 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. SPECIAL NOTE: 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 #12958. 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. The inability to obtain or maintain the required clearance will be a basis for dismissal from employment. 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 essential duties of the position. Preference: Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in counterintelligence and/or counterterrorism analysis. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical standards, including experience with structured analytic techniques; counterintelligence analysis; and the ability to produce and brief finished intelligence reports to senior leaders in varying environments. Experience leveraging analytical tools and intelligence systems, as well as conducting OSINT and data-driven analysis, is highly desirable. Resume Note: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency. NJ SAME Program Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME Program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date of the posting. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants should be aware that all NJOHSP employees must be a U. S. Citizen due to the fact that they need to be eligible to obtain a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance from the federal government. U. S. citizenship is a requirement for obtaining such clearance. Additionally, a criminal and personal background investigation is conducted on all NJOHSP personnel. REMOTE WORK OR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK PROGRAM: NJOHSP currently offers a hybrid work schedule of up to 2 days remote work provided you meet the requirements of NJOHSP’s Telework Program. NJOHSP also offers a flexible workweek with one day off per week or per pay period. Approval is based on nature of work and operational needs. NJ RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. NJ ETHICS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants accepting employment with NJOHSP are required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Law N.J.S.A. 52:13D-12 et seq., the Uniform Ethics Code N.J.A.C. 19:61-1.1. et seq., and LPS Supplementary Ethics Code which may limit or preclude outside activities and/or outside employment. Employees in certain positions are required to annually file financial disclosure statements. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: NJOHSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply. SAME Applicants: NJOHSP participates in the “State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities” (SAME) program. If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your Schedule A or B letter must be submitted along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated on the announcement by the closing date indicated below. For more information on the SAME Program please visit https://nj.gov/csc, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3. NJOHSP provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application hiring process, please notify the agency via careers@njohsp.gov and request the ADA Coordinator contact you. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit transcripts, cover letter, writing sample, resume and state of NJ application for employment. All submissions must be received no later than 4 p.m. on the closing date. Failure to submit all required documentation may result in your disqualification from consideration.