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((Regional) Data Exploitation Analyst, general and specialized in financial data, geospatial data or facial recognition data) Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Service canadien du renseignement de scurit (SCRS) Job Summary We are building a team of Data Exploitation Analysts (DEA) Level 08 with general and specialized knowledge. DEA plays a critical role in interpreting, analyzing, and exploiting data using advanced analytical tools and techniques to produce reports and intelligence in support of the Service investigations and operations. DEA also develops business intelligence solutions and supports intelligence assessments. DEA provides reports to senior stakeholders such as the Minister, the Intelligence Commissioner, and the Federal Court while ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. Current And Anticipated Vacancies The DDO Directorate, in Ottawa (unit 1 dataset authority, unit 2 data repository, unit 3 financial operations, unit 4 geolocation operations, unit 5 facial recognition) ITAC, in Ottawa Business Intelligence and Production unit supports ITAC employees with data analytics needs Quebec Region, in Montral (RDEA) Prairie Region, in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Winnipeg (RDEA) British Columbia Region, in Burnaby (anticipatory) RDEA Major Responsibilities Interpreting, analyzing, and exploiting data to produce reports and other analytical products; supporting business intelligence needs; communicating results to clients clearly and concisely. Selecting, aggregating, manipulating, cleaning, and transforming structured and unstructured data; scrutinizing and validating analytical results. Liaising with clients to determine requirements, understand intelligence questions, provide briefings, and advise on appropriate analytical approaches. Developing and maintaining knowledge of analytical tradecraft, methodologies, techniques, and advanced tools, systems, and data sources. Ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and ministerial requirements; contributing to data analytics, policy development, and training. Identifying innovative solutions to enhance existing analytical processes, products, and technical capabilities; recommending new data sources, tools, and analytical capabilities. Contributing to collection and retention of data, policy development and training procedures, and providing recommendations to improve practices and create efficiencies. Education Undergraduate degree and four (4) years of relevant experience. College diploma and five (5) years of relevant experience. Any higher level of education (Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study is an asset. Experience Experience organizing and exploiting data to create analytical products. Experience with large datasets, including structured and unstructured data. Experience conducting data analysis within specialized data analytic software or with Microsoft Excel using complex formulas, PivotTables, macros, or VBA. Two (2) years of experience in providing written and verbal advice to assist colleagues, clients, and managers in making the best decisions. Two (2) years of experience in analyzing and conveying complex information in plain language to an audience with minimal expertise. Two (2) years of experience in managing projects and tasks organizing, planning, and prioritizing. Competencies Teamwork Analytical Skills Communication Initiative Judgment Problem Solving Assets Experience consulting and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve results. Experience assessing, analyzing, exploiting, interpreting data, and representing data visually with analytical methodologies, techniques, tools, and systems. Experience understanding and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies governing national security activities. For the unit 1 positions: Experience drafting and compiling complex documents such as warrant applications, policies, procedures, compliance or evaluation reports, or assessments. For the unit 3 positions: Experience interpreting details of financial transactions to understand action and behaviour that generated a transaction. Experience analyzing financial activity for trends or patterns, or performing computations on financial data to derive conclusions. Experience understanding the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, the Bank Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act, the Security Canada Information Disclosure Act, or the Income Tax Act. Achievement of, or progress towards, a recognized financial designation such as CPA, CFA, CAMS, or CFE. For the unit 4 positions: Experience interpreting details of geospatial data to understand patterns and behaviours to derive conclusions. For the unit 5 positions: Experience in facial recognition analysis, methodologies, and technologies. Official Language (OL) Proficiency Immediate need: positions with English Essential (EE) and Bilingual (BBB/BBB) and (CBB/CBB). Second language evaluations will be conducted, if applicable. Conditions of Employment Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice. Exposure to abhorrent material, a psychological hazard in the workplace. Notes While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative. Reference Links Salary Grade Breakdown Security Requirements Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. Drug use is a criminal offence and is a factor considered in the reliability and suitability assessment. Legal Information CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment at all levels. All personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act. Application Closing We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. 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