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Military All-Source Intelligence Officers

Median Salary
146,150
Workforce Count
4,275

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

All-source intelligence officers ensure the fusion of information of all sources and intelligence disciplines into finished analytical products. They supervise and coordinate the planning, collection, evaluation, analysis, fusion, production, and dissemination of imagery, signals, measurements, human, and open-source intelligence data into cohesive products to support national defense.

What is the work environment like?

All-source intelligence officers work in offices on land and aboard ships.  They may work in the field on maneuvers and military exercises.

How many people have this role in the Military?

4,275

Compensation

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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.

  • Always fixed based on rank and service time.
  • Distributed monthly.
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What is the typical salary range?

Salary by Years of Service

$155,248

2 Years

$109,374

6 Years

$155,248

10+ Years
Median Salary
146,150

Military Details

What Service Branches offer this role?

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Is this a staff or leadership role?

Enlisted
Officer
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
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What does the training for this role entail?

Job training for all-source intelligence officers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:

  • Air, ground, and sea intelligence operations
  • Photograph interpretation
  • Use of surveillance equipment
  • Reconnaissance equipment and weapons systems

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    65%

  • Master's degree

    13%

  • Associate's degree

    8%

  • Post baccalaureate

    8%

  • Some college

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services

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Skills and Interest

What skills will set you up for success?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Law and Government

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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