The FBI AIA is now welcoming membership applications from former FBI Staff Operations Specialists (SOSs) and Tactical Specialists. In 2025, our membership voted to expand eligibility in recognition of the intelligence analysis contributions SOSs/Tactical Specialists have delivered across investigations and operations, and the impact that work continues to have in the public and private sectors. Ready to apply? Visit our website to submit your application and become part of th

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

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,