Description
I will provide you with a thorough background for each module so you are able to complete the module to the best of your ability.
BACKGROUND– During Module 1, you will be introduced to the role you will be playing during this course: An FBIHQ Intelligence Analyst in the Counterterrorism Division. You will be given a detailed job description and other contextual information to help you understand the expectations of your role throughout this capstone course. You will also have the opportunity to explore other roles in the analysis field and compare them with your assigned role.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of Module 1, you will be able to:
Explain the role of a national level intelligence analyst working in the homeland security arena, to include the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the role.
Identify the core concepts related to applied intelligence ethics, critical thinking, psychology, communication, and analysis as presented in the job description.
Compare and contrast role/responsibilities of FBIHQ analysts, JTTF analysts, and field office analysts.
ASSIGNMENT—
Module 1: Get to Know Your Role
Please make sure that you have read the Summary Report for Intelligence Analysts linked below prior to moving forward. A solid understanding of your role is imperative in order to be successful in this course.
There are many intelligence-related roles available in the homeland security arena. For this , however, you will play the role of an FBI Intelligence Analyst assigned to a headquarters unit, with a national-level portfolio. Each module within this capstone will contain a series of events and real-world scenarios that will form the basis for the assignments you will complete. You will approach these assignments from the perspective of your new role as an FBIHQ Intelligence Analyst during this course.
The O*NET Data Collection Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides information about the skills, abilities, activities, and work context for about 900 occupations nationwide. This is the current information about Intelligence Analysts in the O*NET database: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.06
Readings
In addition to the report linked above, please read the following materials prior to working on the assignments in this module.
Smith, M. (2017). A Good Intelligence AnalystLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence, 30(1), 181–185. doi:10.1080/08850607.2016.1230708
Corkill, J. D., Cunow, T. K., Ashton, E., & East, A. (2015). Attributes of an analyst: What we can learn from the intelligence analysts job descriptionLinks to an external site.. SRI Security Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia
Directions
Write a 750-word reflection on the core skills needed to perform this role. Which professional characteristics do you think are most important for this role? Which are your strongest? Name at least three skills that you have acquired (from any of your courses in this program) that can best help you adapt to this role and explain why. Do you think your answers would be different if the role had a local or regional portfolio instead of a national one? If so, how?
