New research highlights why intelligence roles can be difficult to identify in the private sector, and what professionals can do to find opportunities that align with their skills. For intelligence professionals exploring new career opportunities, particularly those transitioning from government to the private sector, one of the greatest challenges may be knowing what to search for in the first place. Intelligence capabilities are increasingly integrated into corporate securi

Written by Nikki Rutman Chief Security Officer (CSO) surveys offer great insight into private sector intelligence, and they are also a perfect primer for navigating the job market, preparing for day one, and thinking about career progression. The Clarity Factory's annual CSO Survey polled 118 CSOs from multinationals with 3,000+ staff in March-April 2026. The takeaways below may help whether you are in your current job, looking for your next one, or just getting the lay of th

This blog was written by AIA Member Veronica Gilbert, who attended the inaugural OSINT Combine US Symposium in August 2026. The open source intelligence (OSINT) landscape is changing rapidly. Information is more abundant, technology is more capable, and organizations can access an extraordinary volume of data faster than ever before. But greater access to information does not automatically translate into better intelligence. That was one of the clearest themes emerging from t

We recently hosted an all-member meeting where we discussed a number of priority topics, including how the job market—and how we work—is changing quickly. From resumes and interviews to how analysis gets done, AI is reshaping how intelligence professionals navigate their careers. At the FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts, we’re launching a new series focused on helping our members and the broader intelligence community adapt to this shift. We’ll be sharing practical ins

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

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

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