FBI Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs) - Research Analyst

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Project/Team: FBI Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs) – Research Analyst Location: Stafford, VA (on-site at FBI facilities) Employment Type: Full-Time: Number of Vacancies: 1–5 positions: Clearance Required: Active Secret with Lifestyle Polygraph (U.S. citizenship required) Background: Navanti is seeking qualified Research Analysts to support the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) and Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs). Analysts will provide advanced research in behavioral and social sciences, supporting investigations of violent crime, threat assessments, and national security matters. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in psychology, sociology, criminology, or related fields, who want to apply research skills in direct support of law enforcement and national security missions. Core Responsibilities: Primary Duties: - Assist with research design, methodology, and data analysis strategies - Collect and manage research data from case materials, datasets, and systems - Conduct literature reviews and prepare concise, operationally summaries - Support data cleaning, statistical testing, and analyses (SPSS, R, Excel) - Draft and edit reports, research guide...