Occupations/33-3021.06
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.
Usually a four-year bachelor’s degree.
AI automation risk
76%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
40%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
65%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Mostly routine
Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Task
Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- 02Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- 03Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- 04Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- 05Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
- 06Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts, based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.77
- Degree of automation2.30
- Time sitting4.61
- Originality (ability)3.12
- Conflict situations2.35
- Hands-on objects/tools2.55
- Outdoors / weather1.52
- Disease exposure1.05
- Decision freedom4.30
Top abilities
- Inductive Reasoning4.25
- Written Comprehension4.12
- Problem Sensitivity4.12
- Oral Comprehension4.12
- Written Expression4.00
- Speech Recognition4.00
- Speech Clarity4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.25
- Active Listening4.12
- Writing4.00
- Speaking4.00
- Mathematics2.75
- Science1.88
- Critical Thinking4.00
- Active Learning3.62
- Learning Strategies3.00
- Monitoring3.25
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
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Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN · Private nonprofit | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $50,200 | 77% | 82% | 1 yr $71,854 2 yr $75,204 Master's · CIP 43.01 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA · Public | Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 03.0208 | $19,600 | 55% | 86% | 1 yr $60,320 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 03.02 |
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $50,677 2 yr $48,703 Master's · CIP 43.01 |
Miami Dade College Miami, FL · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $2,900 | 100% | 41% | 1 yr $47,260 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 43.01 |
St Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $9,600 | 95% | 56% | 1 yr $45,598 2 yr $43,426 Bachelor's · CIP 43.01 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr $44,808 2 yr $42,682 Bachelor's · CIP 43.01 |
Duke University Durham, NC · Private nonprofit | Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 03.0208 | $66,100 | 6% | 96% | 1 yr $44,091 2 yr $33,993 Master's · CIP 03.02 |
Winona State University Winona, MN · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $10,500 | 77% | 67% | 1 yr $44,021 2 yr $41,058 Bachelor's · CIP 43.01 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $15,200 | 57% | 86% | 1 yr $43,658 2 yr $43,143 Bachelor's · CIP 43.01 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $9,800 | 71% | 61% | 1 yr $43,128 2 yr $44,649 Associate · CIP 43.01 |
Metropolitan State University St. Paul, MN · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $9,600 | 82% | 48% | 1 yr $43,054 2 yr $43,485 Bachelor's · CIP 43.01 |
Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN · Public | Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 43.0100 | $9,900 | 77% | 58% | 1 yr $42,495 2 yr $41,789 Bachelor's · CIP 43.01 |