Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Intelligence officers are employed by the federal government to gather, analyze, and report information about the activities of domestic groups and the governments of foreign countries in order to protect the interests and security of the United States. Federal policymakers seek specific information, or strategic intelligence, on a variety of factors concerning foreign nations. These factors include political, economic, military, scientific and technical, geographic, and biographical data. The U.S. government then uses this intelligence, much of which is classified (secret), to help make decisions about its own military, economic, and political policies.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Career Ladder
Managing Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Entry-Level Intelligence Officer
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