Intelligence Analysts

Also Called: Crime Analyst, Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Criminal Research Specialist, Intelligence Analyst

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$50,670

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Intelligence Analysts do

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.

  • Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.
  • Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
  • Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Spend Time Sitting

Tools

  • Laser printers
  • Photocopiers
  • Mobile phones
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Amazon Web Services AWS software
Microsoft SQL Server
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Data visualization software
SAS

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

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

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Business
customer service

Education

  • 74% Bachelor's degree
  • 13% Master's degree
  • 4% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Gambling Surveillance Officers & Gambling Investigators

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Customs & Border Protection Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Intelligence Analysts Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Statisticians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Arcadia University

    Glenside, PA

  • Barton County Community College

    Great Bend, KS

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Intelligence Analysts across the country typically make.

$24.36 / hour
$50,670 /year

Entry Level

$43.80 / hour
$91,100 /year

Median Level

$74.21 / hour
$154,360 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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