All-source intelligence analyst with ten years across the U.S. Air Force and a federal law enforcement agency. Produced analysis that supported 14 transnational trafficking cases resulting in 60+ arrests. Brings structured analytic techniques, link analysis, concise writing for decision-makers and an active TS/SCI clearance.
Experience
Intelligence Research Specialist (GS-0132-13), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (El Paso, TX)
Mar 2021 – Present
Produce all-source assessments on cross-border trafficking networks for 4 investigative groups
Mapped financial and communications links in i2 Analyst's Notebook, supporting 14 cases and 60+ arrests
Write 50+ finished intelligence products a year, including briefings for the Special Agent in Charge
Trained 25 agents and analysts on structured analytic techniques and source evaluation
Intelligence Analyst (1N0), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Langley AFB, VA)
A strong Intelligence Analyst resume shows the programs, policies and public services you delivered, the budgets and rules you worked within, and the measurable outcomes for residents. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Certifications
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Policy analysis
Program evaluation
Budget development
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder and community engagement
Grant administration
Data analysis (Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS)
Briefing and plain-language writing
Public procurement (FAR or state code)
Interagency coordination
Example bullet points
Cut average permit review time from 42 to 19 days by redesigning intake and adding online plan submission
Wrote the fiscal analysis for a $38M affordable housing bond approved by 61% of voters
Coordinated 14 agencies through a FEMA-funded hazard mitigation plan update adopted on schedule
Tips from recruiters
For federal roles on USAJOBS, list hours per week, GS grade and exact dates for each role, and mirror the specialized-experience wording in the announcement.
Name the laws, programs and funding streams you worked with (for example CDBG, FEMA BRIC, the FAR or the state open meetings act).
Quantify public impact in residents served, dollars managed or days saved rather than describing duties.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Meridian (ATS-friendly): Modern serif with a hairline date rail on the right
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Intelligence Analyst resume FAQ
What should a Intelligence Analyst resume include?
A Intelligence Analyst resume should show the programs, policies and public services you delivered, the budgets and rules you worked within, and the measurable outcomes for residents. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills and Certifications. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Intelligence Analyst?
Classic, Meridian and Ivy work well for Intelligence Analyst roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Intelligence Analyst resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Intelligence Analyst put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Intelligence Analyst roles are Policy analysis, Program evaluation, Budget development, Regulatory compliance, Stakeholder and community engagement and Grant administration.
How do I write strong Intelligence Analyst resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as residents served, budget managed and processing time. For example: "Cut average permit review time from 42 to 19 days by redesigning intake and adding online plan submission."