Title: Intelligence Analyst Senior DSPF0045
State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II
Hiring Range: $68,310 to $84,200 Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience.
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of State Police
Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia
Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Intelligence Analyst Senior in our Intelligence Operations Directorate (IOD) Virginia Fusion Center (VFC) at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Researching, analyzing, and distributing criminal intelligence to aid in the prevention and response to terrorism and criminal activities.
- Serving as the Watch Center for the Fusion Center, monitoring and electronically recording all incoming and outgoing communications through email, telephone, fax, in-person interactions, web-based platforms, and mobile applications.
About the Agency:
At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization — we’re a united team of problem‑solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia.
When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Our culture is built on being selfless, engaged, and aware, and we succeed through timely, purposeful action; clear communication; personal accountability; and continuous improvement — together.
We prioritize the readiness and well‑being of all our people, entrusting decision‑making to those closest to the challenge and supporting one another with kind, direct feedback that helps us grow. At VSP, you will find meaningful work, real opportunities for advancement, and a supportive culture grounded in service, purpose, and the belief that we are One Mission. One Team. One VSP.
If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something larger than yourself, your next career starts here.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of research and analysis techniques.
Skills:
- Skill in the use of personal computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, summarize, interpret and communicate information and technical data orally and in writing.
- Ability to apply critical thinking to diverse information sets and to produce logic-based analysis and recommendations on probable and potential trends and event outcomes.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete files, manage multiple priorities, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and representatives of other agencies and organizations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with staff and external partners to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Experience in government, business, or criminal justice to include analytical experience and criminal analytical training.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain federal security clearance.
- Requires three-year commitment to the Virginia Fusion Center and ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Additional Considerations
- General knowledge of information technology-based analysis platforms and software to produce one or more of the following: Geographic Information System (GIS) based maps, text, tables, graphs, and charts is preferred.
- Public safety experience or other broad scope of governmental experience preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on August 20, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at [email protected].
It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
