Analyst 1, Child Sex Trafficking Team

Headquarters, 333 John Carlyle, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM TITLE : Analyst 1, Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT) FLSA : Exempt DIVISION : Analytical Services Division (ASD) DEPARTMENT : Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT :

Ability to travel as needed (conferences, training, presentations, etc.) HOURS and SCHEDULE : Basic hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); unless otherwise required or approved by management. However, this position may also require some evening (2pm-10pm) and/or weekend shift work on a rotating basis. On-call availability and after-hour and weekend response for this position is required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general supervision of the Supervisors of the Child Sex Trafficking Team

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

None

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT :

Position requires daily contact with law enforcement and at times reporting people (public) on sensitive issues. Daily contact, with law enforcement, community outreach groups, Electronic Service Providers, and other relevant groups and individuals requires courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION :

Must be eligible to apply for VCIN certification which requires either U.S. citizenship or having been a lawful resident of the U.S. for the past 10 consecutive years. Must obtain VCIN certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain certification including completion of all required training. VCIN certification requires background screening, to include fingerprinting, criminal history check, and professional references.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

This position provides overall support to NCMEC case managers and law enforcement partners who are working together to identify and recover missing children victimized through sex trafficking. The position is responsible for providing overall analysis and case related support service for any and all reports received pertaining to child sex trafficking received through the CyberTipline, Call Center, NCMEC Case Managers, or directly from law enforcement. These reports may contain child sexual abuse content or links to child sexual abuse content online. This content may depict minors and/or adults. Such assistance requires an employee that can handle exposure to sensitive content as well as demonstrate a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in their work product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires the ability to access and use NCIC/Nlets data after successfully completing VCIN certification Provide technical assistance including analytical and biographical reports to support law enforcement in their efforts to build cases and successfully prosecute those individuals involved in the sex trafficking of children/child sex trafficking. Analysts utilize public record resources, the Internet and other tools to create these analytical reports Conduct background research on CyberTipline leads pertaining to child sex trafficking, using both internal and external sources of information, in an effort to assist law enforcement in their investigations Work with Case Managers to ensure that missing children identified as victims of child sex trafficking are properly noted in the Missing Child Database Identify trends and patterns in NCMEC missing & exploited child data with regard to child sex trafficking Provide analytical support to case managers and law enforcement in the identification and recovery of child victims of sex trafficking Provide analytical support to “live” short duration enforcement operations conducted by law enforcement nationwide which may include evening, overnight, or weekend shift work Work closely with analysts, supervisors, and managers in the ASD and ECD on specific projects or cases involving missing or exploited child victims of sex trafficking Review and process reports following established guidelines and disseminate to law enforcement agencies per the POM Respond to written and verbal requests for Technical Assistance and information from law enforcement and other NCMEC divisions Determine methods, techniques, plans, parameters and approaches to be used in conducting searches utilizing available databases Act as a liaison to the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforces, Federal Bureau of Investigations, and other law enforcement agencies on issues involving the victimization of children through sex trafficking Monitor and maintain electronic files on reports and cases generated through the CyberTipline, the Call Center, requested by NCMEC case managers, or from law enforcement directly Assist in the development of educational training material for presentation to law enforcement and the public on the subject matter Conduct tours of NCMEC and demonstrations of the work done by the CSTT and ASD for visiting law enforcement Assist supervisory staff in running statistical reports in response to requests from media, law enforcement, etc. Respond to internal and external requests for information and assistance Provide unit status report at Division monthly meeting on a rotating basis Participate in the on-call rotation to handle emergency and after-hour requests for assistance from law enforcement Ensure that technical requests for information and assistance are processed in a timely fashion Promote and exhibit loyalty to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the cause of protecting children worldwide Promote a professional image Communicate with co-workers, NCMEC management, the public, law enforcement officials, and other agencies in a courteous and professional manner Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field Two years related work or internship experience preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted Previous ASD or CyberTipline analyst experience, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Analytical background in law enforcement with an emphasis on analyzing criminal activity or similar related experience analyzing missing children’s cases Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information Ability to work on-call and a flexible schedule to include afternoon, weekend, and evening hours as needed Excellent verbal, telephone, and written communications skills Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Strong familiarity with all popular social media platforms Skilled in the use of Windows-based operating systems Familiarity with other law enforcement information sharing sites Skilled in the use of public record databases (LexisNexis, CLEAR, etc.) Skilled in using online tools to conduct background research for report processing, such as search engines, DNS lookups, WHOIS, traceroutes, and similar applications Ability to solve problems and work using creativity and innovation Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team or in an individual capacity Ability to travel as needed (to attend conferences, training, etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr National Center for Missing & Exploited Children