INTELLIGENCE SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Jun 25, 2025 - The Intelligence Professional applies advanced analytical methods to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources to inform strategic decisions. This role requires expertise in threat assessment, data interpretation, and situational awareness to identify risks and emerging trends. The individual delivers timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence that supports operational effectiveness and organizational security.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Resume
- Social Investigation
- Database Research
- Threat Assessment
- Editing Accuracy
- Strategic Planning
- Product Solutions
- Financial Monitoring
- Data Collection
- BI Development
- Malware Analysis
- Analytical Writing
- Cross Collaboration
- Strategic Communication
- Client Satisfaction
- Team Leadership
- Client Engagement
- Solution Recommendation
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Issue Resolution
- Team Coaching
Summary of Intelligence Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Cybersecurity with 5 years of Experience
- Good understanding of all aspects
- Proficiency in SQL or Base SAS
- Strong knowledge in dashboard creation using Business Intelligence tools, e.g., Qlik Sense, QlikView, Google Big Query
- Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and able to work with RDBMS (Relational Database Management System)
- Demonstrates detailed knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) areas including ETL design, analytics and reporting
- In-depth experience in data collection and design of data models
- Excellent knowledge of Excel with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) skills
- Good knowledge in Google Cloud Platform, Google Big Query and AWS
- Must have relevant Telco experience
- Good understanding of Telco B2B business operation process flows
- Strong PowerPoint visualization skills
2. BA in Intelligence Studies with 4 years of Experience
- Work experience in performing research, intelligence analysis, or investigative work
- Able to monitor social media, domestic/global, real-time, all-hazard threats and incidents
- Able to analyze potential threats and risks and disseminate error-free reports
- Able to escalate issues in a time-sensitive manner to the appropriate parties
- Must be able to handle a high level of pressure associated with complex projects and programs in a demanding customer environment
- Must be confident and experienced in handling executive communication (written and verbal) with senior-level management
- Proficient in social media research and has adept computer skills, utilizing third-party platforms and databases to explore investigatory research avenues
- Independent thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills such as researching, gathering, arranging, compiling, summarizing, and evaluating data in recommending solutions
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite
- Ability to create effective presentations using PowerPoint
- Experience in law enforcement, military, or the public sector Intelligence Community
3. BA in Security Studies with 2 years of Experience
- Extensive editing experience in the financial services industry or at a financial news media outlet
- Knowledge of equity research communication formats (particularly written communication) or financial news experience
- Outstanding written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Experience working with analysts or with financial journalists
- Ability to work in a team environment
4. BA in Psychology with 4 years of Experience
- Knowledge of research and analysis techniques
- Ability to effectively collect, analyze, summarize, interpret, and communicate information and technical data orally and in writing
- Proficient knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office applications, and analytical application programs and software to produce GIS-based maps, text, tables, graphs, and charts
- Proficient knowledge in open source research and analytical tools
- Ability to apply critical thinking to diverse information sets and to produce logic-based analysis and recommendations on probable and potential trends and event outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and complete files, manage multiple priorities, and follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and representatives of other agencies and organizations
- Demonstrated ability to work semi-independently, establish priorities, and achieve high-level results with limited direct supervision
- Demonstrated ability to create and provide intelligence briefings for all levels of personnel
- Public safety experience or other broad-scope governmental experience
5. BA in Political Science with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in intelligence with the SPF or other enforcement/intelligence agencies
- Good grasp of investigative and intelligence issues and processes
- Ability to conduct surveillance, operations and field intelligence
- Adaptability and the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Possess a sense of reality and an appreciation of the prevailing socio-political environment and other overarching policies that may guide regulatory or enforcement priorities
- Effective team player, with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, driven and willing to take up new challenges or additional responsibilities
- High standards of professionalism and personal integrity
6. BA in Sociology with 6 years of Experience
- Advanced math skills, with deep knowledge and understanding of numerical and statistical methods
- Advanced understanding of relational database concepts
- Expertise in SQL while being comfortable in an additional data programming language (such as Python)
- Advanced skills with stored procedures, functions, expressions, and views
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, VBA and Userform development
- Data-mining skill and expertise in visualizing and manipulating big datasets
- Aptitude for understanding the business environment and translating business requirements to technical solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills to propose multiple solutions, properly weigh tradeoffs and ROI, identify the best path forward, and exercise good judgment to drive ahead
- Comfort interacting and collaborating with people across all levels of the organization while fielding questions as a true Subject Matter Expert
- Ability to articulate thoughts and findings both orally and in writing
- Must have an Agile development mindset, understanding and appreciating the benefit of constant iteration and improvement
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to keep abreast of current and future technology and trends
- Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Quantitative analytical experience with a proven track record of achieving successful results from data mining large databases
- Advanced experience with designing and building spreadsheet models
7. BA in History with 4 years of Experience
- Proficiency of ESRI GIS software ArcMap 10.x / ArcPro
- Experience in data conversion, database management, and GIS digitization and analysis
- Understanding of the definition, projection, and application of different coordinate systems for both feature datasets and imagery in ArcGIS
- Experience with Online/Web mapping
- Experience with ESRI data collection tools (Survey123)
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Self-motivated while working independently
- Ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, analytical and time management skills
8. BA in Military Studies with 3 years of Experience
- Demonstrated experience performing open-source research on a variety of topics
- Proven high level of integrity and discretion to handle confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to investigate complex and highly technical problems and perform root cause analysis
- Experience in investigating fraud, abuse, and eCrime
- Familiarity with foreign-language media sources, both traditional and non-traditional
- Multilingual with a preference for Russian, Chinese, and/or Japanese
- Knowledge of retail and social media ecosystems