Analytical Specialist

Title: Analytical Specialist

Location:  Remote/Nationwide

Security Clearance: Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI)

Schedule: This is a full-time position that typically works business hours Monday through Friday. Hours may vary depending on needs and may at times include travel, evenings, or weekends to meet specific project requirements or time zones.

Salary Range: $55,000-70,000

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About KACE:

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Job Summary: 

The Analytic Specialist provides critical data analysis, case support, and reporting functions for the NamUs program. This role supports investigative and outreach activities through research, database queries, and the development of visual analytics, helping to resolve missing and unidentified person cases across jurisdictions. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical support to forensic experts by organizing and interpreting biometric data (e.g., DNA, fingerprints, dental). 
• Assist with vetting and curating data for new or incomplete case entries to improve match potential and database accuracy. 
• Maintain dashboards and performance indicators for internal tracking and external reporting to NIJ and stakeholders. 
• Conduct database searches to identify possible leads or indicators of life in missing persons cases. 
• Support forensic and investigative efforts by developing maps, charts, and timelines. 
• Analyze and curate case data to enhance completeness and compatibility in the NamUs system. 
• Assist in compiling program metrics and performance reports for NIJ and partner agencies. 
• Respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and internal data queries. 
• Contribute to the development of outreach and training materials through data visualizations. 
• Collaborate with regional program staff to produce data-driven insights for stakeholder outreach and training efforts. 
• Identify patterns and trends in case data that inform strategic initiatives and highlight systemic gaps in reporting. 
• Assist in generating compliance reports related to case aging, data completeness, and forensic turnaround times. 
• Contribute to audit support by supplying datasets, visualizations, and justifications. 
• Review and standardize legacy data to align with current NamUs system structures and classification logic. 
• Attend required internal and external training and at least one national in-person user group/professional training meeting per year. 
• Perform Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, data analytics, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis, investigations, or forensic research
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, GIS tools, and online databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Ancestry). 
• Ability to interpret and synthesize large data sets for operational and reporting purposes. 
• Experience with case management or criminal justice databases. 
• Strong attention to detail and analytical reasoning. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. 
•  Strong presentation and public speaking skills 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills 
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding in engaging families of missing persons and vulnerable populations. 

Clearance: 

• Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) required
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years. 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.    

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will: The employee has the flexibility to choose between sitting or standing as needed.  
• Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings.  
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time. 
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time. 
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write type (55 wpm), enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard 100% of the time. 
• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.  

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.