Principal Intelligence Analyst

Overview

The Riverside Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Principal Intelligence Analyst to fill one vacancy in the Special Services Division (Office of Emergency Management). The eligibility list established may be used to fill current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six months. The position may require travel within the local and regional area for meetings, assessments, and events, and occasional multi-day travel for training or conferences.

This position serves as the Principal Intelligence Analyst, also known as the Director, of the STRAC (Safety and Tribal Regional Analysis Center), the Inland Empire’s multi-agency all-hazards/all-crimes fusion center. STRAC provides comprehensive strategic and tactical analytic support, products, information sharing, and training to first responders and tribal nations in the Inland Empire Region (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties). The Principal Analyst is responsible for management of daily operations to include all programs and personnel assigned to STRAC, along with ensuring information, support, and services are timely and relevant to partners within the region.

The Principal Analyst will demonstrate leadership capabilities and decision making pertinent to working in the intelligence field to guide STRAC to success.

Note: Position(s) designated as grant-funded are contingent on the availability of adequate funding. If funding is cancelled, the position may be eliminated unless alternate grant funds are secured.

• Provide strategic vision, information, and direction to subordinates and oversee STRAC management staff and personnel.
• Implement the Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers, including the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Fundamentals and Processes and the National SAR Initiative (NSI).
• Ensure STRAC operations are compliant with applicable STRAC policies, California and federal statutes, criminal justice information system requirements, 28 CFR Part 23, and Privacy, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties related laws.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and collaborate with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners, along with the Joint Regional Intelligence Center and other fusion centers within the State Threat Assessment System.
• Represent the STRAC and its interests at professional functions, regional and national meetings, committee meetings, and data calls. Make presentations on behalf of STRAC at conferences and other events.
• Develop evaluation criteria, annual operational performance goals, and prepare reports and briefings for quarterly governance board meetings.
• Prepare annual budget submissions, grant applications, and requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and other policies that protect individual privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
• Ensure STRAC leadership team is properly trained on current laws and guidelines that govern the collection, retention, and dissemination of intelligence and other fusion center requirements.
• Ensure STRAC personnel are correctly managing and documenting all mandated grant reporting requirements.
• Oversee the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program (CIPP), including the development of private sector cooperation strategies.
• Coordinate with the California State Threat Assessment System (STAS), National Fusion Center Association (NFCA), the National Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis, HIDTA Investigative Support Centers (ISC), and other relevant regional first responder associations.
• Coordinate with the Urban Area Securities Initiative (UASI) Program Administrator and the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) county programs regarding regional needs.
• Provide guidance in planning, directing, and coordinating overall intelligence programs.
• Coordinate long- and short-term strategies for threat liaison officer training, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence and analysis, and private sector goals.
• Lead or direct the evaluation and assessment of new or emerging…