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Li. How will these analysts will be utilized (counterterrorism, counterintelligence, criminal, cyber) beth in the field and at headquariers? What is the allocation of these new analysts between and all-scurce, case support, and reports functions? Respo The mielligence analyst position consists of three work roles: reports officer, operations specialist, and a!]-source analyst. Another position, that of financial analyst, may involve mtelhgence or other analysis. Currently, the breakdown is as follows Counterterronsm: 196 Operations Sosciatists 65 Reports Officers 149 All-Source Analysts Counterintelhgence: 132 Operahons Speci 46 Ail-Source Analysts Cnmunal: i? All-Source Analysts 9 Reports Officers 30 Financial Analysts Cyber. 14 All-Source Analysts 12. What training resources are in place to ensure all these new analysts receive appropriate and timely intelligence analysis training? Response: All Intelligence Anaiysts new to the FBT or new to the analyst position attend the CAS Basie Intelligence Analyst (BLA) course. This course is currently being revised to incorporate a number of core mielhgence learning objectives identified by the OL. The FBI has engaged a number of subject matter experts in intelligence anafytic tradecraft to work in a collaborative effort with the OI and the Training and Development Division to make a number of important course improvements in the Basic Analyst Course, which will he renamed the Analytic Cadre Educational Strategy (ACES T). As a result of Congressional funding to support FBI Intelhgence Analysis Training, a number of fundamental intelligence analysis traming modules that are now used within the USIC will be adopted for inclusion in FBI analyst traamag. The FBI's strategy includes the use of experienced contractors to help identify relevant courses, subject matter experts for tramag delivery, and a “train the trainer” approach to help build a cadre of effective intelligence analysis mstructors within the FBI. 28 MISC. REQ. #53 000004695