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Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

What you’d do

  • Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
  • Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
  • Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
  • Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
  • Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
  • Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts, based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.
  • Collaborate with representatives from other government and intelligence organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence activities.
  • Link or chart suspects to criminal organizations or events to determine activities and interrelationships.

Skills that matter

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Crime Analyst (Criminal Analyst)
  • Crime Intelligence Analyst (Criminal Intelligence Analyst)
  • Intel Analyst (Intelligence Analyst)
  • Intel Research Specialist (Intelligence Research Specialist)
  • Anti-Terrorist Analyst
  • Crime and Intelligence Analyst (Criminal and Intelligence Analyst)

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