Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ASPCA is an animal welfare organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty and promoting animal well-being. The Animal Cruelty Intelligence Analyst supports complex investigations, particularly organized animal fighting, by conducting open-source research, identifying relationships and patterns, and producing actionable intelligence for investigators, attorneys, and law enforcement partners.
Responsibilities
- Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research to support active investigations and proactively identify new investigative opportunities
- Identify investigative leads, criminal associates, businesses, locations, and online identities connected to animal cruelty investigations
- Analyze social media, public records, court records, business filings, news articles, property records, and other publicly available information
- Research individuals, organizations, online communities, and criminal enterprises associated with organized animal fighting
- Develop intelligence-driven leads by identifying emerging threats, repeat offenders, geographic patterns, and criminal networks that may warrant further investigation
- Identify patterns, trends, and connections across multiple investigations and jurisdictions
- Analyze relationships among individuals, organizations, locations, businesses, and criminal activity to identify investigative significance
- Synthesize information from multiple sources to identify connections, gaps, and potential avenues for further investigation
- Develop intelligence products, including: Link analysis charts; Association diagrams; Timelines; Organizational charts; Subject identification; Intelligence summaries
- Prepare concise written intelligence reports, investigative summaries, and briefing materials
- Present findings in a clear, actionable format appropriate to the investigative or operational need
- Collaborate with investigators, attorneys, veterinarians, and law enforcement partners to support investigative planning and operational decision-making
- Respond to investigative intelligence needs and help identify additional information or analysis that may advance a case
- Provide intelligence support before, during, and following investigative operations, as needed
- Maintain investigative databases and organize intelligence in a clear, accurate, and searchable manner
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive investigative and intelligence information
- Ensure intelligence records and products are appropriately documented and maintained in accordance with organizational protocols
Skills
- Candidates should have relevant training and experience in criminal intelligence analysis, crime analysis, investigations, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and practical experience will be considered
- Experience as a criminal intelligence analyst, crime analyst, investigator, or law enforcement officer
- Experience investigating or supporting animal cruelty cases, particularly organized dogfighting or cockfighting
- Experience supporting criminal investigations and developing intelligence that supports active investigations and identifies new investigative opportunities through intelligence analysis
- Experience with: IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook; ArcGIS or GIS mapping software; Microsoft Visio; Excel; Airtable; Westlaw; Open-source mapping and social media research tools
- Familiarity with criminal intelligence principles, including the intelligence cycle and analytical methodologies
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT) research skills
- Ability to identify relationships among people, businesses, locations, vehicles, organizations, and online identities
- Ability to recognize behavioral indicators and criminal patterns associated with organized animal fighting
- Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into concise, actionable intelligence products
- Familiarity with criminal tradecraft and analytical methodologies
- Experience creating: Link charts; Network diagrams; Timelines; Event chronologies; Intelligence bulletins
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- The intended schedule is approximately 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Hours may be worked on days and at times that are convenient for the team members to be, provided work responsibilities and deadlines are met
- This remote-based position is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Remote-based position open to all eligible candidates based within the United States
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