How to hire an intelligence manager

How to hire an intelligence manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step intelligence manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your intelligence manager 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 intelligence manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An intelligence manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, intelligence managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents intelligence manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Intelligence Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Intelligence Manager		$14-71

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

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   • Data Analysis
   • Market Research
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   • KPIs
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   • Process Improvement
   • Competitive Intelligence

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   Responsibilities:

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   • Lead group of engineers to develop & use scientific data analysis and visualization tools to monitor deep-ocean oil platforms.
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your intelligence manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An intelligence manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an intelligence manager in Florida may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level intelligence manager usually earns less than a senior-level intelligence manager. Additionally, an intelligence manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average intelligence manager salary

   $67,553yearly

   $32.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level intelligence manager salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average intelligence manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$97,044	$47
   2	New York	$85,012	$41
   3	Virginia	$81,442	$39
   4	Connecticut	$80,612	$39
   5	Delaware	$79,686	$38
   6	Maryland	$78,537	$38
   7	Massachusetts	$78,316	$38
   8	Arizona	$77,806	$37
   9	District of Columbia	$77,581	$37
   10	New Jersey	$75,659	$36
   11	Washington	$75,191	$36
   12	North Carolina	$73,547	$35
   13	Indiana	$72,885	$35
   14	Pennsylvania	$70,608	$34
   15	Missouri	$67,368	$32
   16	Michigan	$63,330	$30
   17	Minnesota	$62,125	$30
   18	Illinois	$61,083	$29
   19	South Carolina	$60,749	$29
   20	Oregon	$58,976	$28

   Average intelligence manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BECU	$213,220	$102.51
   2	Meta	$144,796	$69.61	1
   3	VMware	$137,277	$66.00
   4	BNY Mellon	$134,497	$64.66	1
   5	Microsoft	$132,812	$63.85
   6	Salesforce	$131,545	$63.24	8
   7	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$127,815	$61.45	9
   8	Control Risks	$122,740	$59.01	5
   9	LinkedIn	$122,021	$58.66	3
   10	American Express	$117,576	$56.53
   11	Ibotta	$116,105	$55.82	2
   12	Omnicom Media Group	$111,906	$53.80	2
   13	Horizon Media	$111,243	$53.48
   14	The Lacek Group	$110,539	$53.14
   15	Pwc	$107,425	$51.65
   16	Assurant	$107,133	$51.51
   17	Capgemini	$105,624	$50.78	1
   18	Arch Capital Group	$104,662	$50.32
   19	Ernst & Young	$104,488	$50.23	25
   20	Western Union	$102,062	$49.07	2

4. Writing an intelligence manager job description

   A good intelligence manager 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 intelligence manager job description:

   Intelligence manager job description example

   Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
   At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
   
   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
   
   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
   
   Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. Working at Lucid Motors means having a shared vision to power the future in revolutionary ways. Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive industry.
   
   As a Manager within the Data science & Machine Learning team, you will have the opportunity to shape the vision and strategy for the Lucid data analytics and ML products, as well as make significant contributions towards building the data science and ML organization.
   
   In this role you will be blending a passion for data science, advanced analytics and ML with the engineering rigor and leadership skills required to build and deliver highly sophisticated AI services and products. The overarching vision for the tech lead manager is to create an ecosystem of inclusion, diversity, technical know-how and cross-functional collaboration that can empower data scientists, analysts, machine learning engineers and research scientists in their efforts to transform the rich database of the Lucid vehicles into valuable insights and products for customers and internal business or engineering teams alike.
   
   Office location at Newark, CA, or Beaverton, OR.
   Key Responsibilities:Manage engineers and grow the team by hiring and finding great candidates, establishing, and maintaining team culture.Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (architecture and design reviews, testing, and documentation) and culture (engineering excellence).Contribute and add to the team's code base and technical design by leveraging state of the art machine learning techniques for a variety of problems across the company Define and shape the team vision and roadmap for Data Science, Energy and Battery Intelligence team by working with partners in other departments such as battery software, hardware and cell engineering and energy storage or home energy products team.
   Minimum Qualifications:4+ years of experience of data science and machine learning experience4+ years of experience programming with Python, Scala, Java or C/C++2+ years of experience leading teams developing analytics, data science and ML solutions Experience with cloud technologies and tech stack including but not limited to big data technologies (Spark, database systems, ETL, etc.), Kubernetes, Airflow, Kubeflow, MLFlow, or any other data science/ML pipeline or platforms.
   Preferred Qualifications:Proven ability in change management and conflict resolution Knowledge of underlying mathematical foundations of statistics and machine learning. Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of deep learning, CNNs, NLP, signal processing, optimization, and other advanced analytics techniques is highly preferred.Excellent communication skills - strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex solutions and in a relatable way at all levels of the organization
   Education Requirements:Masters in computer science, mathematics, engineering with 4+ years of data science and machine learning experience.Ph.D. preferred
   At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
   
   Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
   At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
   
   Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
   
   To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right intelligence manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit intelligence managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 intelligence manager

   Once you've selected the best intelligence manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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