All Source Intelligence Analyst

Air Force 1N0X1 All Source Intelligence Analysts are the backbone of Air Force intelligence production. They collect, evaluate, and fuse information from SIGINT, HUMINT, IMINT, MASINT, and OSINT sources into finished intelligence products that drive commander decisions — from daily threat briefings at the squadron level to strategic assessments supporting combatant commands. If a wing commander needs to understand the threat picture before a mission, the 1N0 built that picture.

The technical scope of 1N0X1 work is broad and deep. Analysts conduct Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE), develop target packages, perform pattern-of-life analysis, manage ISR collection requirements, and produce threat assessments across the full spectrum of conflict. They operate on platforms like the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS-AF), JWICS, Palantir, Analyst's Notebook (i2), and FADE/MIST for ISR exploitation. Many 1N0s support Air Operations Centers (AOCs), where they integrate intelligence into the air tasking order cycle.

Training begins at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas, where the 17th Training Wing runs the intelligence fundamentals course. From there, 1N0s can be assigned to units across the Air Force — from fighter wings and bomber squadrons to the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB, DIA support billets, or combatant command J2 staffs. All 1N0X1s hold a TS/SCI clearance, which is one of the most marketable credentials in the civilian workforce.

What separates 1N0X1s from other military intelligence analysts is the emphasis on multi-source fusion. Army 35F analysts may focus on ground order of battle; 1N0s are trained to pull threads across every intelligence discipline simultaneously, synthesize conflicting information, and produce assessments under time pressure. That analytical rigor — the ability to take incomplete, ambiguous data and produce a clear recommendation — is the core transferable skill, whether you stay in intelligence or pivot to something completely different.

BMR has built more than 55,000 resumes and 1N0s are some of the highest-converting intel hires we see — NSA, DIA, and federal contractors hire 1N0s out of uniform when the resume actually translates the all-source workflow into civilian language. The clearance opens the door; structured analysis lands the offer. — Brad Tachi, Navy Diver veteran & BMR founder

1N0X1s transitioning to the private sector have two distinct tracks: staying in the intelligence community (IC) as a contractor or government civilian, or leveraging analytical skills in a completely different industry. The IC contractor path is the most direct — defense and intelligence firms actively recruit former 1N0s because they arrive with active TS/SCI clearances, familiarity with IC databases and methodologies, and the ability to start producing on day one.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024), the median annual wage for Information Security Analysts is $124,910 (O*NET 15-1212.00), which captures many former 1N0s who pivot into cyber threat intelligence. Political Scientists — which includes intelligence analysts in think tanks and government research — earn a median of $132,350 (O*NET 19-3094.00). Management Analysts, a common landing point for 1N0s moving into consulting, earn a median of $101,190 (O*NET 13-1111.00).

Outside the IC, 1N0X1 skills translate into business intelligence, competitive intelligence, risk analysis, and market research. The analytical methodology is the same: collect data from multiple sources, identify patterns, assess threats or opportunities, and brief decision-makers. Companies in financial services, technology, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors all employ analysts who do functionally identical work to what 1N0s did in uniform — just with different data sets and different customers.

Federal civilian positions are a natural fit for 1N0X1s, particularly within the intelligence community. The GS-0132 Intelligence series is the direct match — these positions exist at DIA, NGA, CIA, NSA, FBI, and across the service intelligence agencies. Many 1N0s transition into GS-0132 roles at the same organizations they supported in uniform, maintaining their TS/SCI and continuing the same type of analytical work with better pay and without PCS moves.

Beyond the direct intelligence series, 1N0s qualify for GS-0343 Management and Program Analyst positions, particularly at defense agencies where understanding the intelligence cycle is an asset. GS-0301 Miscellaneous Administration and Program positions at IC agencies often require analytical backgrounds. GS-1801 General Inspection, Investigation, and Enforcement positions at agencies like DHS, CBP, and the FBI value the threat assessment and pattern analysis skills 1N0s develop.

Two less obvious but strong matches: GS-0110 Economist positions at agencies that do quantitative threat modeling and resource analysis, and GS-0150 Geography positions at NGA and other agencies where geospatial intelligence analysis is central. 1N0s who worked with imagery or geospatial products at NASIC or in AOC targeting cells have directly relevant experience for geography series roles. Veterans' Preference gives former 1N0s a significant edge — apply to positions at or below GS-11 where VPref carries the most weight, then promote from within.

If you're applying to intelligence community contractors, defense agencies, or cybersecurity firms, you probably don't need this section. Hiring managers at Booz Allen, SAIC, or DIA know exactly what DCGS is. They know what IPOE means. They've read intelligence products before.

This section is for 1N0X1s targeting careers outside of intelligence — management consulting, financial analysis, corporate strategy, market research, or any civilian role where the hiring manager has never touched a JWICS terminal. The translations below reframe your intelligence experience into business language that resonates with non-IC employers. These are not just terminology swaps — they demonstrate how to quantify and contextualize classified work for an uncleared audience without compromising OPSEC.