The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Efforts to Hire, Train, and Retain Intelligence Analysts

Audit Report 05-20
April 2005
Office of the Inspector General

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND Authorities Prior Reviews Relating to FBI Intelligence Analysts Organization and Resources Recent Directives and Legislation FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Finding 1: Hiring Intelligence Analysts Hiring Goals The FBI Needs More Intelligence Analysts Hiring Initiatives Hiring Impediments Conclusion Recommendations Finding 2: Requirements and Staffing Current Allocation of Intelligence Analysts No Funded Staffing Level for Intelligence Analysts in FY 2004 FY 2004 Allocation Funded Staffing Level Developed for FY 2005 Forecasting the Need for Intelligence Analysts Conclusion Recommendations Finding 3: Training The College of Analytical Studies Student Feedback on the BIA Course Analytical Cadre Educational Strategy 1 Course (ACES-1) Analyst Training at the CIA and DIA Observations on the FBI’s College of Analytical Studies Conclusion Recommendations Finding 4: Utilization of Intelligence Analysts Contribution to the FBI Mission Satisfaction with Work Assignments Intellectual Challenge The Work of FBI Intelligence Analysts Intelligence Program Relies on Effective Use of Intelligence Analysts Role of Intelligence Analysts Misunderstood Conclusion Recommendations Finding 5: Retaining Intelligence Analysts Attrition in the Analytical Corps, FYs 2002 - 2004 Causes for Attrition Conclusion Recommendations STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS STATEMENT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS APPENDICES: OBJECTIVES, SCOPE, AND METHODOLOGY AUTHORITIES FOR FBI INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OBSERVATIONS OF THE 9/11 COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY ACRONYMS RESULTS OF OIG SURVEY OF FBI INTELLIGENCE ANALYSTS THE FBI’s RESPONSE TO THE DRAFT REPORT OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ANALYSIS AND SUMMARY OF ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CLOSE REPORT