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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analyst Supporting the DEA - **Company:** Compass Inc - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Spreadsheets, Databases, Text Processing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18096288?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18096288%2FData-Analyst-Supporting-The-Dea-Virginia-Arlington ## About the Role * High School diploma or GED, Undergraduate degree preferred * Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer * Meticulous data entry skills * Excellent communication skills; oral and written * Competence to review, interpret, and evaluate complex legal and non-legal documents * Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is extremely important * Strong organizational and prioritization skills * Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases, intermediate skills preferred * Proven commitment and competence to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible * Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition * One-year experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement (includes legal and military experience) preferred This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. ## Description United States, Virginia, Arlington 600 Army Navy Drive (Show on map) Aug 26, 2026 Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises. Compass Strategy Solutions (CSS) specializes in cultivating tactical and strategic intelligence personnel, financial analysts, and forensic accountants, to support law enforcement efforts domestically and overseas. CSS has a vacancy for a Data Analyst. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Responsibilities * Receives, gathers, analyzes, and organizes information from multiple sources. * Ensures completeness of received information and reconciles inconsistencies. * Accurately enters required data into one or more databases, documents, or spreadsheets. * Establishes and maintains physical files. * Keeps track of case file status in order to ensure compliance with established deadlines. * Coordinates requests for additional information as needed. * Selects relevant information from a variety of sources in order to prepare documents, reports, summaries, and replies to inquiries, ensuring accuracy and proper format of the information provided. * Performs word processing relevant to case. * Provides accurate and timely status updates. * Performs other duties as assigned., The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responsible for conducting national and international investigations targeting global drug trafficking networks and drug-related terrorism involved in the illegal growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States. 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