Intelligence Analysts
SOC: 33-3021.06 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$93,580
per year
Mean Wage
$98,770
per year
Employment
111K
workers
Wage Range
$54,160 - $159,410
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
18 tasks analyzed
Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
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.
Study communication code languages or foreign languages to translate intelligence.
Develop defense plans or tactics, using intelligence and other information.
Prepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions.
Operate cameras, radios, or other surveillance equipment to intercept communications or document activities.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validate known intelligence with data from other sources. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Study communication code languages or foreign languages to translate intelligence. | - | - | - | |
| Develop defense plans or tactics, using intelligence and other information. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions. | - | - | - | |
| Operate cameras, radios, or other surveillance equipment to intercept communications or document activities. | - | - | - |
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