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Intelligence Analysts

SOC 33-3021.06Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers intelligence analysis practice from entry-level data collection and report drafting through strategic leadership of multi-agency criminal intelligence operations within law enforcement and government security environments.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Law enforcement and open-source databases — query and retrieve relevant records under supervisor guidance within a structured intelligence unit.
  2. Intelligence reports from multiple agencies — read and summarize key findings using standard templates in a team-based analytical environment.
  3. Known intelligence data — cross-reference with secondary sources to begin validation under direct oversight in an entry-level analyst role.
  4. Field observation logs and public records — gather and organize raw intelligence information following established collection protocols.
  5. Communication records such as call logs — review and document basic activity patterns under supervisor direction to support ongoing investigations.
  6. Criminal activity data — apply introductory pattern-recognition techniques to flag anomalies for senior analyst review.
  7. Structured written summaries — draft initial intelligence products using agency-approved formats under editorial supervision.
  8. Interagency briefing materials — assist in preparing supporting charts and maps from pre-analyzed datasets for collaborative meetings.
  9. Data mining and business intelligence software — operate under instruction to extract and organize datasets relevant to assigned cases.
  10. Analytical and scientific software tools — input data and generate standard outputs following documented procedures in a controlled analytical setting.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Multi-source intelligence data — correlate and evaluate information from law enforcement databases and open-source records with limited oversight on assigned case files.
  2. Telephone and digital communication records — analyze traffic patterns to estimate the size, location, and activity of criminal networks in an operational intelligence environment.
  3. Intelligence gaps — identify and address through targeted collection from confidential sources, field observation, and public records on active investigations.
  4. Criminal activity datasets — apply trend analysis methods to identify emerging patterns and prepare findings for supervisory review.
  5. Suspect-to-organization linkage charts — construct and maintain using analytical software to map criminal associations across ongoing cases.
  6. Comprehensive written intelligence reports — produce independently, incorporating analysis, maps, and data visualizations aligned with agency standards.
  7. Cross-agency intelligence sharing sessions — participate and contribute relevant case-specific findings to support coordinated law enforcement efforts.
  8. Validated intelligence packages — compile by reconciling conflicting data from multiple sources, applying established verification frameworks.
  9. Database query and business intelligence platforms — configure and run intermediate-level queries to support time-sensitive investigative requests.
  10. Analytical judgment — exercise in prioritizing competing intelligence leads, balancing thoroughness with operational deadlines in a mid-level analyst role.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex multi-agency intelligence streams — independently integrate, validate, and synthesize to produce comprehensive assessments supporting high-stakes law enforcement operations.
  2. Criminal network structures — analyze and chart suspect interrelationships and organizational hierarchies across long-term investigations using advanced link-analysis tools.
  3. Non-routine communication intercept data — interpret and contextualize to reveal concealed criminal activities and organizational dynamics within a senior analytical function.
  4. Strategic and tactical intelligence products — author and deliver autonomously, including written reports, geospatial maps, and executive briefings for command-level audiences.
  5. Full-spectrum intelligence collection — manage across field observation, confidential informants, and open-source and law enforcement databases on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
  6. Emerging criminal trends — detect and forecast through advanced inductive and deductive reasoning applied across large, heterogeneous datasets.
  7. Interagency coordination efforts — lead information-sharing activities and represent the unit in joint intelligence working groups with other government organizations.
  8. Data mining and analytical software ecosystems — configure and optimize to support the full analytical workflow, from raw data ingestion to finished intelligence product.
  9. Ambiguous or incomplete intelligence — resolve through critical problem-solving and sound judgment, providing authoritative recommendations to investigative leadership.
  10. Intelligence validation frameworks — apply and refine independently to ensure evidentiary integrity and analytical rigor across all assigned intelligence holdings.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational intelligence strategy — define and direct agency-wide analytical priorities, standards, and collection frameworks aligned with national or regional security objectives.
  2. Intelligence analyst workforce — mentor, train, and develop through structured learning strategies, feedback cycles, and performance coaching at an organizational scale.
  3. Cross-government and interagency partnerships — lead coordination and negotiation to establish formal intelligence-sharing agreements and joint operational protocols.
  4. Enterprise-level analytical software and data infrastructure — evaluate, select, and govern implementation to advance the organization's intelligence production capabilities.
  5. Complex problem-solving doctrine — author and institutionalize methodologies that set the analytical standard for multi-agency criminal intelligence operations.
  6. Executive and legislative briefings — deliver authoritative intelligence assessments and policy-relevant findings to senior government officials and oversight bodies.
  7. Emerging threats and intelligence gaps — identify at the strategic level and direct resource allocation to address systemic vulnerabilities in collection and analysis pipelines.
  8. Organizational quality and integrity standards — establish and enforce across all intelligence products, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and evidentiary requirements.
  9. Multidisciplinary intelligence teams — lead and integrate diverse analytical, technical, and operational specialists toward unified investigative and security outcomes.
  10. Lessons-learned and knowledge management systems — design and champion to institutionalize best practices and drive continuous improvement across the intelligence enterprise.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted document triage — runs incoming intelligence reports through an LLM to extract named entities and key facts, then manually verifies every extracted item against source material before forwarding Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Pattern recognition prompting — submits structured queries to an AI tool to surface preliminary patterns in law enforcement database exports, treating results as a starting hypothesis rather than a finding Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Multi-source correlation support — directs an AI assistant to cross-reference data from disparate law enforcement and open-source databases, then validates linkages through independent critical analysis before including them in a finished product Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Communication-record analysis — feeds call logs or message metadata into an AI tool to generate preliminary network diagrams, then applies analytical judgment to confirm group size, roles, and geographic scope Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Field-report synthesis — uses an LLM to consolidate field observation notes and confidential-source summaries into a draft narrative, retaining authorship of all analytical conclusions WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Finished-intelligence drafting — delegates first-draft production of analytical reports to an AI assistant using structured prompts, then rewrites for accuracy, source protection, and classified-handling compliance Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Trend-identification workflow — orchestrates an AI tool through iterative queries to identify emerging criminal-activity trends across time-series data, applying critical thinking to reject spurious correlations before briefing commanders Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Source validation automation — instructs an AI agent to flag intelligence claims that lack corroborating sources across multiple datasets, then adjudicates each flag using tradecraft standards Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Time-critical briefing acceleration — leverages AI-assisted drafting to compress routine intelligence summaries, recovering substantial analyst time for complex problem-solving tasks Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Analytic-workflow architecture — designs multi-step AI-assisted pipelines that route raw collection through automated triage, pattern extraction, and draft production, while encoding tradecraft guardrails at each handoff point to preserve human accountability Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Adversarial red-teaming of AI outputs — stress-tests AI-generated assessments by deliberately probing for confirmation bias, data gaps, and model hallucinations before products reach decision-makers, grounding review in the Q2 augmented-intelligence posture of the discipline Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-agency AI integration — leads the adoption and calibration of AI monitoring tools across joint intelligence units, setting quality standards for augmentation versus automation thresholds and training junior analysts in responsible delegation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 322
Augment share: 32.2%
Time saved: 89.1%
AI autonomy: 3.16
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
technology_use_monitoring_control
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication13 statements
Emerging
  1. Intelligence report drafts — conveys basic analytical findings through structured written summaries using agency templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Source debriefing notes — documents information from confidential sources through guided interview transcription in field settings O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Briefing participation — presents preliminary intelligence summaries to immediate supervisors using standardized formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical products — translates complex criminal network data into clear written reports and visual charts for law enforcement consumers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inter-agency communication — exchanges intelligence assessments with partner organizations using appropriate classification protocols and terminology O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Oral briefings — delivers structured presentations of threat assessments to operational units, adjusting technical depth for audience expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Comprehensive intelligence reports — synthesizes multi-source data into actionable written products that directly inform law enforcement decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Executive summaries — distills complex criminal pattern analysis into concise briefings tailored to command-level audiences without loss of analytical integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-agency coordination messaging — facilitates information sharing between federal, state, and local entities through precise and legally compliant communication channels O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Testimony preparation — conveys intelligence findings through structured written and verbal statements suitable for judicial or legislative proceedings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Intelligence communication standards — develops agency-wide templates and style guides for analytical products that improve clarity and consistency across the analyst team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Senior leadership briefings — architects and delivers high-stakes oral and written intelligence assessments to executive and interagency audiences with strategic framing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored communication improvement — coaches junior analysts in translating raw data into persuasive, evidence-based intelligence narratives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Analytical task ownership — accepts responsibility for assigned collection or analysis tasks and follows through without supervisor prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team contribution — volunteers to support senior analysts on complex criminal network mapping projects beyond assigned duties Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Junior analyst guidance — provides direction to newer team members on database query techniques and report formatting during collaborative projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Collection priority input — proposes intelligence collection priorities to supervisors based on identified gaps in criminal pattern analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Analytical team coordination — leads working groups tasked with correlating multi-source intelligence on active criminal investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Project accountability — takes ownership of time-sensitive intelligence products, managing timelines and quality standards across contributing analysts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Initiative escalation — identifies emerging criminal threats independently and escalates findings proactively before tasking is formally assigned O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Intelligence unit direction — leads an analytical section, setting priorities, allocating collection resources, and driving strategic threat assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interagency leadership — chairs joint intelligence working groups with representatives from multiple law enforcement and government organizations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Succession development — identifies and deliberately cultivates analytical leadership capability in high-potential junior analysts through structured mentorship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Analytical bias awareness — identifies personal assumptions that may influence interpretation of criminal intelligence data and flags them in written products Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning gap recognition — identifies specific knowledge deficiencies in law enforcement databases or analytical methodologies and seeks targeted training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical process reflection — evaluates the effectiveness of chosen analytical frameworks after an investigation concludes and documents lessons learned Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Source reliability self-audit — reviews own source validation practices against established standards and adjusts collection strategies accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive bias mitigation — systematically applies structured analytic techniques such as analysis of competing hypotheses to counteract confirmation bias in threat assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Analytical methodology calibration — monitors the accuracy of prior assessments against outcomes and adjusts predictive models based on observed error patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Skill development planning — constructs a deliberate annual learning plan targeting emerging criminal tradecraft, new database tools, and interagency protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team metacognitive culture — institutionalizes structured self-review processes within the analytical unit to reduce collective cognitive bias across all products Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Predictive accuracy review — leads after-action reviews that compare intelligence forecasts to real-world outcomes, translating findings into improved analytical tradecraft standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking12 statements
Emerging
  1. Data source evaluation — assesses the credibility and reliability of individual intelligence sources using established agency criteria Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pattern recognition initiation — identifies recurring behavioral indicators in criminal records using structured search queries and basic link analysis O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multi-source correlation — cross-references information from law enforcement databases, communications records, and field reports to identify convergent evidence of criminal activity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption testing — identifies and explicitly states underlying assumptions in draft intelligence assessments before finalizing analytical judgments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Competing hypothesis evaluation — weighs alternative explanations for criminal network behavior against available evidence to avoid premature analytical closure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Criminal network analysis — systematically links suspects, locations, and events through structured link charting and pattern analysis to map organizational hierarchies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intelligence gap identification — diagnoses critical information voids in an ongoing investigation and formulates targeted collection requirements to close those gaps O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence-based judgment — renders analytical conclusions supported by explicitly documented evidence chains, distinguishing confirmed facts from assessed probabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Threat prioritization — evaluates competing criminal threats using risk-weighted frameworks to recommend resource allocation to operational commanders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic intelligence synthesis — integrates tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence streams to produce comprehensive assessments of long-term criminal trends Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Analytical methodology innovation — develops and validates new analytical frameworks for emerging criminal phenomena such as darknet activity or transnational threat networks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Critical review authority — serves as analytical quality reviewer, identifying logical fallacies and unsupported conclusions in unit-wide intelligence products before dissemination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Intra-unit data sharing — shares relevant database findings with team members working parallel investigative threads to prevent duplicated effort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Working group participation — contributes assigned analytical tasks to joint law enforcement task force meetings and delivers on commitments to the group Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interagency information exchange — coordinates intelligence sharing with federal, state, and local partner organizations, respecting jurisdictional boundaries and classification constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Investigative team integration — embeds analytical support directly into active investigative units, aligning collection priorities with operational needs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Joint analytical product development — co-authors comprehensive threat assessments with analysts from partner agencies, reconciling differing methodologies and source accesses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation — resolves analytical disagreements between team members by facilitating evidence-based discussions rather than deferring to seniority Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional liaison — maintains sustained working relationships with prosecutors, field agents, and foreign liaison officers to ensure analytical products are operationally actionable O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Coalition intelligence architecture — designs and leads multi-agency intelligence sharing frameworks that align disparate organizational systems around common criminal threat priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative culture modeling — establishes unit norms that reward cross-organizational knowledge sharing and discourage analytical siloing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interoperable product standards — negotiates common analytical product formats with partner agencies to enable seamless information exchange during joint operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Classification compliance — handles all intelligence materials according to applicable classification and handling procedures without exception Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Source protection commitment — maintains strict confidentiality of human intelligence sources even under informal peer inquiry Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical integrity — reports intelligence findings accurately including assessments that contradict operational preferences or command assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Legal boundary adherence — ensures all intelligence collection activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and civil liberties protections O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability in error — identifies and corrects analytical mistakes in previously disseminated products and notifies affected consumers promptly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical collection practices — refuses collection methods that violate legal standards or civil liberties, escalating concerns through appropriate channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Unbiased analysis — produces assessments free of political, racial, or organizational bias, applying identical evidentiary standards regardless of investigative target Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional reliability — consistently meets product deadlines and quality standards, earning trust from operational partners who depend on timely intelligence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics leadership — establishes and models unit-wide standards for ethical intelligence practice, conducting training on civil liberties and legal compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Integrity under pressure — maintains analytical objectivity when facing command pressure to alter or suppress assessments that conflict with preferred operational narratives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability culture — creates an environment where junior analysts feel safe reporting errors or ethical concerns without fear of professional reprisal Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative collection exploration — proposes non-standard open-source research methods to locate criminal network information not captured in standard databases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Visual representation experimentation — tests new chart formats or mapping techniques to present criminal linkage data more intuitively O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Novel pattern hypothesis — generates original hypotheses about criminal network structure or behavioral patterns not suggested by existing analytical templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive analytical framing — reframes an intelligence problem from a different perspective when initial analytical approaches produce inconclusive results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Innovative analytical product design — develops new report formats and visualization approaches that make complex criminal intelligence accessible to non-analyst consumers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Unconventional source integration — identifies and validates non-traditional open-source intelligence streams such as social media or financial data to enrich criminal assessments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Scenario construction — builds multiple creative future-state scenarios of criminal threat evolution to expand planning horizons for operational teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Analytical tradecraft advancement — pioneers new methodologies for intelligence analysis of emerging criminal phenomena and publishes findings for broader law enforcement application Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative problem-solving leadership — facilitates structured creative sessions with analyst teams to generate breakthrough approaches to persistent intelligence collection gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-domain innovation — imports analytical techniques from adjacent disciplines such as behavioral economics or network science to solve novel criminal intelligence problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervisor critique of analytical products into revised drafts without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. New tool adoption — engages with unfamiliar law enforcement database platforms and analytical software during training with sustained effort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill expansion investment — pursues formal training in emerging analytical methodologies such as geospatial analysis or social network analysis beyond minimum requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Post-product learning — conducts self-directed after-action review of completed intelligence assessments to identify specific areas for improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Setback resilience — sustains analytical productivity and quality standards when investigations stall, sources dry up, or intelligence gaps resist resolution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Criminal tradecraft updating — continuously updates personal knowledge of evolving criminal methods, communication technologies, and organizational structures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer feedback seeking — actively solicits critical review of analytical products from experienced colleagues before dissemination to improve quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture cultivation — establishes regular unit-wide knowledge-sharing sessions where analysts present lessons learned from completed investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive mastery modeling — demonstrates and articulates a visible personal learning journey that inspires junior analysts to embrace continuous skill development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Emerging threat responsiveness — leads rapid organizational learning initiatives when novel criminal phenomena such as new drug trafficking methods or cybercrimes emerge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Information overload management — applies basic prioritization techniques to manage large volumes of incoming intelligence data without losing focus on primary analytical tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — identifies personal stress indicators during high-tempo operational periods and applies self-regulation strategies before they affect analytical quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Deliberate analytical pacing — resists premature closure on intelligence assessments by intentionally pausing to evaluate evidence completeness before finalizing conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional neutrality maintenance — processes disturbing criminal content such as exploitation or violence intelligence while maintaining professional analytical objectivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained concentration — maintains high-accuracy analytical performance during extended periods of intensive database research and report production under operational deadlines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Situational awareness in briefings — reads audience engagement and comprehension in real time during intelligence briefings and adjusts delivery accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional source handling — approaches sensitive source interactions with deliberate awareness of tone, confidentiality, and the psychological impact of intelligence collection on sources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Unit well-being attention — monitors team stress and workload indicators during sustained operations and intervenes proactively to prevent burnout and quality degradation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful analytical culture — models and teaches reflective analytical practices that slow judgment formation and reduce error rates across the analytical unit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. High-stakes composure — maintains measured, evidence-focused analysis during critical incidents when operational pressure creates urgency for rapid but potentially premature conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Investigative persistence — continues database research and source correlation on complex cases when initial queries produce no actionable results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Exposure resilience — maintains functional performance when first encountering graphic criminal evidence or high-threat intelligence content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Long-cycle investigation endurance — sustains analytical focus and quality output across multi-month or multi-year investigations with limited interim results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — produces calibrated intelligence assessments under conditions of significant information ambiguity without retreating to false certainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Operational pressure resistance — delivers accurate, unmodified intelligence assessments when facing time pressure, command urgency, or stakeholder demands for specific conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — rebuilds analytical approach and restarts collection planning after a major source is lost or an investigative thread collapses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Threat environment composure — sustains professional performance when personally exposed to intelligence indicating credible threats to public safety or colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional courage — formally challenges flawed or politically influenced intelligence products through appropriate channels despite professional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team fortitude leadership — builds unit resilience by normalizing difficulty, modeling persistence, and supporting analysts through investigative failures and traumatic content exposure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained crisis performance — leads analytical operations during extended high-intensity threat events, maintaining team productivity and product quality under prolonged stress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementPersuasionNegotiationInstructingSystems Evaluation
Knowledge domains
English LanguageLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeCommunications and MediaCustomer and Personal ServiceTelecommunications
Abilities
Inductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningOral Expression
Work styles
IntegrityAttention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntellectual CuriosityAdaptability
Technology
Storage networking softwareData base user interface and query softwareData base management system softwareDevelopment environment softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareObject or component oriented development softwareIndustrial control softwareData mining softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWeb platform development software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
  2. Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
  3. Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
  4. Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
  5. Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
  6. Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts, based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.
  7. Collaborate with representatives from other government and intelligence organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence activities.
  8. Link or chart suspects to criminal organizations or events to determine activities and interrelationships.
CIP education codes
03.020829.020343.010043.010743.011443.011543.012143.012243.012343.040243.040343.040543.040743.0408

Sources: O*NET v30.2 (CC BY 4.0), SkillsCrosswalk.com, LER.me, Anthropic Economic Index, SAFI (Jadhav & Danve, 2026), WEF Skills Taxonomy 2021, Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework. © 2026 EBSCOed.