Intelligence Analysts

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks an Intelligence Analyst to gather, analyze, and evaluate data from various sources, including law enforcement databases. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, validating intelligence data, and developing defense plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, alongside proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and SQL. This role is crucial to anticipating and preventing organized crime activities such as terrorism.

Responsibilities

• Interview or interact with witnesses or crime suspects to collect human intelligence.
• Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
• Gather intelligence information by field observation or public records.
• Develop defense plans using intelligence and other information.
• Operate cameras or other surveillance equipment to intercept communications.
• Prepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Writing

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

HTML

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Python

Microsoft Access

Data entry software

Email software

SAP

Data visualization software

Microsoft SharePoint

Structured query language (SQL)

SAS

Linux

Facebook

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle PeopleSoft

Geographic information systems (GIS software)

Job description

Intelligence Analyst

What do Intelligence Analysts do?

Position Description: 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.

Job Duties

• Interview, interrogate, or interact with witnesses or crime suspects to collect human intelligence.


• Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.


• Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.


• Develop defense plans or tactics, using intelligence and other information.


• Operate cameras, radios, or other surveillance equipment to intercept communications or document activities.


• Prepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions.

Skills Needed

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.


• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.


• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.


• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.


• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Word


• Microsoft Office


• HTML


• Microsoft PowerPoint


• Web browser software


• Python


• Microsoft Access


• Data entry software


• Email software


• SAP


• Data visualization software


• Microsoft SharePoint


• Structured query language (SQL)


• SAS


• Linux


• Facebook


• Microsoft SQL Server


• Oracle PeopleSoft


• Geographic information systems (GIS software)

How to Become an Intelligence Analyst

What education or degrees do I need to become an Intelligence Analyst?

How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Intelligence Analysts work

Types of Intelligence Analyst Jobs

• Intel Analyst


• Counter Intelligence Agent


• Criminal Intelligence Specialist


• Project Manager


• Director Intelligence Analysis Programs