The Intelligence Analyst
The intelligence analyst carries out, in the strictest confidentiality, the research, selection and study of the threat phenomena affecting national security (terrorism, subversion, proliferation, crime, illegal immigration, etc.). In particular, the analyst:
- analyses information and produces assessment reports with reference to the many profiles inherent in threats;
- formulates predictive analyses on the potential evolutionary profiles of the risk factors connected with threats;
- carries out “information exchanges” both with counterpart foreign structures and within multilateral fora;
- provides informational support to the operational sectors, in particular in order to better guide their respective research activities.
Skills
The analyst must possess adequate knowledge and competence in the following fields:
- national and international current affairs (political, economic, financial, energy, technological and legal issues, specific crisis dossiers, etc.);
- geographical contexts of interest;
- analysis and drafting of summary documents;
- foreign languages (a high level of knowledge). Of particular interest – beyond the so-called “vehicular languages” – is above all the knowledge of the so-called “rare languages”.
Training
Excellent analytical and summarising skills, a learning orientation, communication (especially in written form), intellectual flexibility, stress management and a results orientation. Good knowledge of the main IT tools. A specialist degree or old-system degree in the humanities or economics. Attendance of Master's programmes and/or specialisation courses in subjects of interest. Previous professional experience in fields useful for national security purposes. Any publications.