Federal Bureau of Investigation
Business Analyst (2026 Collegiate Hiring Initiative)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Business Analyst (2026 Collegiate Hiring Initiative)
Recruitment began on October 3, 2025
and the job listing Expires on November 9, 2025
This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
Opening Date : October 3rd, 2025 Closing Date : October 17th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title BUSINESS ANALYST
Full Performance Level GS–7/9
Division Resource Planning Office
Unit N/A
Location Washington D.C.
Working Hours 40
Job Type Full Time/Permanent
Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens
Number of Positions Available Multiple
Questions Email: FBI_CHI@FBI.GOV
NOTE: The salaries listed above are the base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale.
A complete list of pay tables factoring in locality pay (based on geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Business Analyst you will manage projects, analyzes data, and creates and delivers presentations to FBI senior executives. Business Analysts combine Bureau knowledge with business acumen to progress the FBI mission.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
MAJOR DUTIES
GS-07
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
GS-09
In addition to above
Conduct data quality reviews and/or assist in the development and/or modification of quality assurance measures.
Research and evaluate a variety of inquiries and reports.
Draft portions of reports or responses and ensure information is consistent with prior information provided.
Develop and provide management with recommendations and reports to improve the effectiveness of work methods, manpower utilization, and similar functions. Provide input on the development of manuals, guides, and information packages.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans’ preference will be applied.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies
Communication
Problem Solving/Judgment
Analytic Thinking
Program ManagementOrganizing and Planning
Positive Education Requirement
This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Candidates must have received or will be receiving an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree between May 2024 and June 2026 with a GPA no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale at the time of graduation. Veterans have up to six years after graduating or completing their degree to apply (May 2020-June 2026).
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.
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
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 2.95 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.
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and the job listing Expires on November 9, 2025
This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
Opening Date : October 3rd, 2025 Closing Date : October 17th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title BUSINESS ANALYST
Full Performance Level GS–7/9
Division Resource Planning Office
Unit N/A
Location Washington D.C.
Working Hours 40
Job Type Full Time/Permanent
Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens
Number of Positions Available Multiple
Questions Email: FBI_CHI@FBI.GOV
NOTE: The salaries listed above are the base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale.
A complete list of pay tables factoring in locality pay (based on geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Business Analyst you will manage projects, analyzes data, and creates and delivers presentations to FBI senior executives. Business Analysts combine Bureau knowledge with business acumen to progress the FBI mission.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
MAJOR DUTIES
GS-07
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
GS-09
In addition to above
Conduct data quality reviews and/or assist in the development and/or modification of quality assurance measures.
Research and evaluate a variety of inquiries and reports.
Draft portions of reports or responses and ensure information is consistent with prior information provided.
Develop and provide management with recommendations and reports to improve the effectiveness of work methods, manpower utilization, and similar functions. Provide input on the development of manuals, guides, and information packages.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans’ preference will be applied.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies
Communication
Problem Solving/Judgment
Analytic Thinking
Program ManagementOrganizing and Planning
Positive Education Requirement
This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Candidates must have received or will be receiving an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree between May 2024 and June 2026 with a GPA no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale at the time of graduation. Veterans have up to six years after graduating or completing their degree to apply (May 2020-June 2026).
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.
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
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 2.95 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.
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