The FBI AIA is pleased to welcome Nikki Rutman   as the new Chair of our Board of Directors. Nikki brings a wealth of experience, insight, and commitment to the intelligence profession, and we look forward to her leadership as the FBI AIA continues to grow and evolve. We are excited to work alongside Nikki as we enter the next chapter of the organization.  2026 is about bringing our growing community closer together. As our membership expands across sectors, we will focus on

The FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts (AIA) is pleased to share that two of our members, Dave Johnson and Sierra Karcher , will be presenting at the upcoming SANS CTI Summit in January 2026. You can register to attend the conference in person (in Arlington, VA) or virtually here: https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-training-events/cyber-threat-intelligence-summit-2026 Dave and Sierra will be sharing insights on visual intelligence on Monday, January 26, 2026. More on

Written by FBI AIA Board Member, Nikki Rutman I3’s second annual conference was held last month in the iconic International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. The event space, located at the top level, had exceptional views. The space was warm and inviting with intimate tables designed to foster conversation. With a packed house of outstanding speakers, there was little time to chat between sessions. The rapid-fire agenda gave the audience 15-to-20-minute bites of information, eno

💡 The FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts  is proud to announce that AIA Member Dr. Charles M. Russo, PhD  will be taking the stage at this year’s I3 (Intelligence, Innovation, Imagination) Summit, a conference for intelligence professionals, by intelligence professionals: https://emergentriskinternational.com/event/i3-intelligence-innovation-imagination-2/ Dr. Russo brings more than 30 years of distinguished service across the U.S. Intelligence Community, FBI, and US m

For many intelligence professionals, we have been accustomed to operating behind the scenes, and while our insights have shaped decisions and operations, they have rarely been shared publicly. Now, as more transition into private-sector and academic roles, intelligence professionals carry with them a unique responsibility: to step out of the shadows and share their knowledge and expertise across industry. FBI AIA Board Member Nikki Rutman exemplifies this shift, and has a nu

You never know where you will find a member of the FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts! This time, we are giving you a hint – you will find a few of us at the Spy Museum in Washington, DC, on November 17 for I3: Intelligence, Innovation, Imagination . It is a conference for intelligence professionals by intelligence professionals. AIA Member Presenter: Dr. Charles M. Russo Dr. Charles M. Russo is a nationally recognized expert in critical thinking, intelligence analysis,

Our mission is to advance the careers of Intelligence Analysts  — past and present. We’d like to highlight a new organization that may be of particular value right now: the Public Service Alliance (PSA) . PSA was created to help current and former public servants protect their privacy, security, and well-being. The platform connects individuals with vetted, low-cost, or free resources — including services for digital privacy protection, personal security, legal and reputation

The FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts would like to recognize the FBI Agents Association for their continued leadership and spirit of teamwork. Their actions and statements reflect a genuine appreciation for the collective mission of the FBI — one that depends on the contributions of Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, Staff Operations Specialists, and professional staff. We share that sentiment wholeheartedly. The Bureau’s success has always relied on collaboratio

Thank you for sitting down with us, Iliana, and thank you for your years of government service. Can you share with us your career...

By Nikki Rutman As written by our AIA Board Member Nikki Rutman, who attended the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in 2025. Nikki reflects...

Who are the FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts? Our Member Spotlight series helps you to get to know the FBI AIA a little better....

Who are the FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts? Our Member Spotlight series helps you to get to know the FBI AIA a little better....

Episode 2 (June 2025) featured FBI AIA Member Michael Coyne and a discussion around an article he wrote for the Cipher Brief in April...

At the  FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts , we are inspired by the success stories of former FBI Intelligence Analysts who have...

The FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts is pleased to announce that we are an official Trusted Partner of the Bureau Consortium (...

We are pleased to share that Factal ( https://www.factal.com/ ) published a blog this week on our organization. Factal's Sarah Burke...

In May 2025, we launched our virtual series for intelligence professionals - The BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) with the FBI AIA. Our first...

At the  FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts , we are inspired by the success stories of former FBI Intelligence Analysts who have...

Submitted by one of our FBI AIA Members: Please distribute to current and former FBI Agents and Analysts and any appropriate association...

By Stefania Fieramosca , FBI AIA Member Imposter syndrome can be very real  when transitioning from government work to the private...