Intelligence Analysts

• Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.
• Study activities relating to narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, or other national security threats.
• Collaborate with representatives from other government and intelligence organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence activities.
• 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.
• Link or chart suspects to criminal organizations or events to determine activities and interrelationships.
• Study the assets of criminal suspects to determine the flow of money from or to targeted groups.
• Design, use, or maintain databases and software applications, such as geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and artificial intelligence tools.
• Predict future gang, organized crime, or terrorist activity, using analyses of intelligence data.
• Establish criminal profiles to aid in connecting criminal organizations with their members.
• Gather and evaluate information, using tools such as aerial photographs, radar equipment, or sensitive radio equipment.
• Interview, interrogate, or interact with witnesses or crime suspects to collect human intelligence.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Intelligence Analysts.

• 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.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Intelligence Analysts.