Intelligence and Policy Analysts collect and analyse information and data to produce intelligence and to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.
Most occupations in this unit group typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- determining organisational and client intelligence requirements
- organising, collecting, collating and analysing data, and developing intelligence information such as electronic surveillance
- compiling and disseminating intelligence information using briefings, maps, charts, reports and other methods
- ascertaining the accuracy of data collected and reliability of sources
- conducting threat and risk assessments and developing responses
- liaising and consulting with program administrators and other interested parties to identify policy needs
- reviewing existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
- researching social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
- formulating and analysing policy options, preparing briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advising on preferred options
- assessing impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies
Occupations:
- Intelligence Officer
- Policy Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Collects and analyses information and data to produce intelligence for an organisation to support planning, operations and human resource functions.
Specialisations:
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst
- Defence Intelligence Analyst
Policy Analyst
Alternative Title:
Develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.
Specialisations:
- Research and Evaluation Analyst (NZ)
- Foreign Policy Officer
