How to hire an intel specialist

How to hire an intel specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step intel specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an intel specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new intel specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your intel specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an intel specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect intel specialist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of intel specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Intel Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Intel Specialist	Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.	$30-84
   All-Source Analyst	An all-source analyst is responsible for conducting data analysis processes, as well as confidential information to support business functions or, in most cases, military operations. All-source analysts gather information from resources, creating reports on findings, and verifying data by coordinating with other intelligence analysts or law-enforcement institutions... Show more	$23-50
   Military Analyst	Military analysts are military professionals who work in the government or the armed forces to gather military information and make suggestions for an efficient course of action based on their findings. These analysts are required to keep detailed records while communicating information to multiple parties at once... Show more	$28-63

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Situational Awareness
   • Analytical Approaches

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the operation/ maintenance of multiple telecommunications digital/analog switches and various relate circuitry and equipment.
   • Provide vendor correspondence with primary service providers (Siemens, Nortel, Verizon & MCI).
   • Provide technical support including PBX, voice mail, conferencing, training support, recording systems, and more.
   • Plan and coordinate all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of RF systems and communications security assets.
   • Work with spectrum and network analyzers, oscilloscopes, modulation analyzers, and other standard RF communications test and measurement hardware.
   • Maintain, controllers, consoles and channel banks to include T1 interfaces, fiber and microwave system controllers for maximum output.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your intel specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An intel specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, intel specialists' average salary in oklahoma is 41% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level intel specialists 64% less than senior-level intel specialists.
   • Certifications. An intel specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an intel specialist's salary.

   Average intel specialist salary

   $106,615yearly

   $51.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level intel specialist salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing an intel specialist job description

   A good intel specialist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an intel specialist job description:

   Intel specialist job description example

   **FINANCIAL INTEL SPECIALIST-KYC**
   
   **WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?**
   
   Perform risk analysis on the moderate-to-high-risk individuals and entities to ensure compliance with BSA and USA Patriot Act. Responsible for the quality assurance and integrity of the "Know Your Client" (KYC) program on new and existing client relationships.
   
   **Risk Management Division**
   
   This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable and expanding organization as a member of City National's Risk Management team. The focus is on ensuring business activities remain safe, compliant and well-positioned for future opportunity and sustainable growth.
   
   **WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
   
   + Analyzes moderate- to high-risk accounts to determine operational and compliance risk; determine necessary documentation.
   
   + Gathers information from outside resources such as Internet searches, third-party vendors, public records, newspaper articles, etc.
   
   + Conducts follow-up with account officer for any missing or necessary documentation.
   
   + Reviews results from third-party vendors regarding authentication of identification on individuals and businesses, OFAC and government list, closed for cause, etc.
   
   + Conducts further research
   
   + Escalates to appropriate department
   
   + Inputs results into corresponding databases
   
   + Develops relationships within appropriate levels of management for issue identification and resolution.
   
   + Prepares and documents analysis on summary write-ups.
   
   + Interacts with various internal lines of business as needed to support reporting solutions.
   
   + May assist in the annual review of existing high-risk individual or entities.
   
   + May review operational risk review reports.
   
   + Participates in and completes bank-wide projects.
   
   + Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
   
   + Complies fully with all Bank Operational and Credit policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, Code of Conduct, etc.).
   
   + Completes all required training.
   
   **WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
   
   **Must-Have***
   
   + H.S. Diploma
   
   + Requires 2 - 3 years' experience in Banking Services, branch operations, risk management or related function
   
   + 1 year experience using Microsoft Office
   
   **Skills and Knowledge**
   
   + Analytical skills, solid understanding of deposit transactions, use of good judgment, attention to detail, internet savvy, familiar with Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT acts.
   
   **Compensation**
   
   Starting base salary: $27.51 - $33.63 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
   
   ***To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications**
   
   The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
   
   **INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT**
   
   City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
   
   **ABOUT CITY NATIONAL**
   
   We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.
   
   **Positions based in New York City:** In order to work on-site at City National Bank in New York City, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per city requirements. Shortly after your start date, you will be required to attest to your vaccination status and will be required to provide proof of vaccination.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledAudit/Risk Management

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5. Post your job

   To find intel specialists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any intel specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level intel specialists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your intel specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit intel specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit intel specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new intel specialist

   Once you've decided on a perfect intel specialist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new intel specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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