CRIMINAL ANALYST | Criminal Bureau

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Criminal Analyst

CRIMINAL BUREAU

(Boston Office)

The Attorney General’s Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Criminal Bureau as a Criminal Analyst. The analyst will conduct open-source analysis for the Criminal Bureau.

The Criminal Bureau is staffed by a group of experienced prosecutors who partner with Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, financial investigators, and local, state, and federal investigative and enforcement agencies.

Primary Duties: The Criminal Analyst will provide open-source research and online investigation support across the Criminal Bureau divisions, including Human Trafficking, Gaming Enforcement, White Collar and Public Integrity, Enterprise and Major Crimes, and Insurance and Unemployment Fraud.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct and manage complex research across division subject areas, including analysis of telephone and location data to identify criminal plotting and conspiracy.
• Analyze aggregate datasets and develop methodologies to determine root causes, patterns, and opportunities to improve public safety and generate investigative leads.
• Use data collection software to compile and assess information received from partner enforcement reports and anonymous reports.
• Conduct preliminary vetting of incoming tips and intelligence.
• Solicit user participation in contributing information to various intelligence databases.
• Collaborate with law enforcement officials and Assistant Attorneys General to identify gaps in existing criminal investigation and intelligence, to collect raw data, and to evaluate and support case progress.
• Prepare, summarize, and present investigative findings.
• Communicate and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies on deconfliction matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of Bureau objectives and needs.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt.

Our hybrid model may include some remote workdays for the successful candidate. For the first six months in the position, the Assistant Attorney General will be expected to work in the office at least three or four days per week.

Salary: $77,040

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET) .

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932.

Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Kasey Mazzone, Paralegal

Criminal Bureau

(617) 963-2011

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) to five (5) years of experience working as an analyst in the law enforcement, military, or intelligence field.
• Knowledge of and interest in criminal law enforcement.
• Expertise in open-source research methods, including social media data exploitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiarity with statistical software or analytical software.
• Experience conducting research, synthesizing and interpreting data, preparing and presenting reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in an interagency environment with federal, state, and local law enforcement and intelligence professionals.
• Effective organizational, program planning, and communication skills.

• An active driver’s license as travel across Massachusetts is required.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection and commitment to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

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