Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Investigations, Criminal Investigations Division, Consular Integrity Division (DS/INV/CR/CID). The DS/CID section provides policy guidance and conducts visa/passport criminal investigations and law enforcement liaison. It serves as DS liaison to Consular Affairs and manages the Consular Integrity program, a joint CA-DS partnership addressing consular malfeasance across worldwide operations, systems, and agencies.

Plans and conducts investigative analyses focused on consular malfeasance, both domestically and at Posts abroad, to assess malfeasance vulnerabilities, including trends, patterns, anomalies, and correlators.

Triages reports of alleged consular malfeasance as appropriate, recommending cases for referral for criminal investigation and/or administrative action.

Evaluates trends and events impacting U.S. border security, immigration policy, and national security.

Develops policy options and recommendations based on qualitative reviews of consular operations worldwide and integration of malfeasance prevention tactics.

Reviews draft analytical reports prepared to verify and evaluate findings, assertions, and policy recommendations.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.