Intelligence Analyst
Gather and verify politically sensitive information and assist in national security
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What's it like to be an Intelligence Analyst?
Intelligence Analysts gather, analyse and validate information used in political and military intelligence strategies. They track developments in military, political, social and cultural matters in order to identify and advise on threats to national security.
Tasks and duties
- Analysing information from a variety of classified and unclassified sources.
- Evaluating information that may be incomplete, contradictory or of questionable reliability.
- Engaging multiple sources to verify intelligence data.
- Meeting with subject matter experts and developing subject matter expertise.
- Preparing and editing reports, presentations and assessments in a fast-paced environment.
- Researching and analysing domestic and global military, political, social and cultural developments.
- Briefing senior public servants, military officials and other government departments.
An interest in research, along with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to travel for deployments are key to the role of an Intelligence Analyst. They work for government departments such as the Department of Defence, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS).
How to become an Intelligence Analyst
In order to become an Intelligence Analyst, you must be an Australian citizen. Completing a bachelor degree will allow entrance into a graduate program. Completion of background checks, security assessments and psychological assessments may be required.
- Hold Australian citizenship.
- Complete a bachelor degree. Preferred majors include: politics, international relations, economics, history, social sciences, language, science, engineering or mathematics. Prerequisites will vary depending on your chosen provider and course of study, but generally require completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent).
- Seek out graduate placement opportunities within the Department of Defence, ASIO, ASIS or other government departments.
- Undergo background checks, security assessments and psychological assessments (where applicable).
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Latest Intelligence Analyst reviews
Aug 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Graduate Certificate of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
I enjoyed the variety of the role with every day being different and never sure what could happen each day from providing intelligence in a tactical, operational or strategic scenario
The challenges
Depending the role you fulfil it can be demanding as you need to be confident in your decision making processes to provide answers which could be life changing
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Nov 2023
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
I enjoy the variety of work and job satisfaction
The challenges
Can be quite stressful and demanding, especially when under staffed
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