Analyst 1, SOTT
Company: National Center for Missing & Exploited Childr
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
TITLE: Analyst I, Sex Offender Tracking Team (SOTT) LOCATION:
Alexandria, Virginia FLSA: Exempt DIVISION: Analytics Services
Division (ASD) DEPARTMENT: Analytical Programs TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
Travel as needed (to attend conferences, training, etc.). HOURS and
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (37.5 hours within five
(5) days per week); unless otherwise required or approved by
management. Work day, evening, and weekend shift work, as required.
Work an on-call rotation, as required. REPORTS TO: Works under the
general supervision of the Program Manager, SOTT. SUPERVISION
EXERCISED: None RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT: On-going contact
requiring 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. Law enforcement experience preferred (sworn or
civilian). GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Sex Offender Tracking Team
(SOTT) analyst provides overall analysis and case-related support
service to NCMEC staff and law enforcement in an effort to assist
in the location of noncompliant sex offenders. This will be
accomplished by developing a knowledge base of sex offender
information through liaison work with the state sex offender
registries, U.S. Marshals, and other local, state, and federal law
enforcement agencies. Further information will be obtained from
reviewing NCMEC internal data and conducting searches of public
records databases and other information resources, as appropriate.
The content of reports may involve written materials that reference
or detail crimes against children or adults to include child sexual
exploitation and violence. 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. Respond to law
enforcement requests for assistance and analysis of noncompliant
sex offenders. Act as a liaison for U.S. Marshals, state
registries, and other law enforcement agencies to gather data and
help build a knowledge base of sex offender information for use by
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in
providing assistance to law enforcement. Utilize internal and
external sources of information to assist law enforcement and state
registries in their investigations of noncompliant sex offenders.
Determine approaches, methods, parameters, plans, and techniques to
be used in conducting searches using available databases. Assist,
develop, and produce analytical reports to include the collection
of information, research, and evaluation of investigative reports
in order to identify and locate noncompliant sex offenders. Review
and process reports following established SOTT Guidelines. Support
law enforcement investigations by analyzing internal data for links
between noncompliant sex offenders and emerging unsolved cases of
nonfamily abductions, lost injured or otherwise missing children,
attempted abductions of children, and online exploitation of
children. Monitor and maintain paper and electronic files regarding
SOTT reports and cases. Respond to internal and external requests
for information, evaluation, and assistance. Assist Executive
Director, Director, and supervisory personnel in the development of
educational training material for presentation to law enforcement
and state registries about the Sex Offender Tracking Team (SOTT).
Work day, evening, and weekend shift work, as required. Work an
on-call rotation, as required. Promote a professional image.
Promote and exhibit loyalty to the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children and the cause of protecting children worldwide.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work
procedures, and instructions. Respond promptly when returning
telephone calls and replying to correspondence. Communicate with
co-workers, NCMEC management, law enforcement officials, attorneys,
and other agencies in a courteous and professional manner. Other
duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in
Criminal Justice or a related discipline. Two years related work or
internship experience preferred. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be substituted. Law enforcement
experience preferred (sworn or civilian). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and
strong computer skills using Microsoft® Office Suite are required.
Ability to balance projects and meet deadlines. Analytical
background with an emphasis on analyzing criminal activity or
similar/related experience analyzing missing children’s cases.
Familiar with sex offender legislation. Familiar with sex offender
registries (local, state, and national). Ability to work on-call
and a flexible schedule to include afternoon, weekend, and evening
hours as required. Ability to travel as needed (to attend
conferences, training, etc.). Adaptability, flexibility and ability
to work as part of a team or in an individual capacity. Ability to
handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly
sensitive material and information
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