Job Description
DEVELOP YOUR CAREER
Navanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career.
Do really interesting work
Work on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development.
Have a voice
We eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels.
We honor drive and excellence
Our meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business.
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FBI Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs) – Research Analyst
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 guides, and scholarly articles
Provide monthly project status updates
Secondary Duties:
Collaborate with FBI staff and partner law enforcement agencies on collection
Build and refine codebooks to support structured data analysis
Present research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Master’s in sociology, psychology, criminology, political science, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of applied research experience (post-graduate)
Experience in research design, data collection, and statistical analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SPSS (R, NVivo a plus)
Strong critical thinking, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in law enforcement, intelligence, criminal justice, or national security
Familiarity with classified research environments and FBI systems
Equal Opportunity Statement
Navanti Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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