Mostly Resilient

Last Update: 10/7/2026

AI Resilience Score for Intelligence Analysts:

54.8%

Median Score

Meaningful human contribution

Med

Long-term employer demand

Med

Sustained economic opportunity

High

Our confidence in this score:
Medium

Methodology and Scoring Rationale

To score how resilient intelligence analysis is to AI, we ask one question in three parts:

First, how much of the job still needs a human, read from five AI-exposure sources: our own AI Resilience Model, Anthropic's Observed Exposure, Microsoft's AI Applicability, Will Robots Take My Job, and OpenAI Signals. We call this dimension Meaningful Human Contribution (MHC) and weight it at 40%.

Next, whether employers will keep hiring for this job over the long term. This dimension, which we call Long-term Employer Demand (LTE), is calculated from BLS data and weighted at 30%.

Last, whether pay and mobility will hold up. We use wage bill and adaptive capacity data from independent researchers (Althoff & Reichardt, 2026; Manning & Aguirre, 2026). We call this dimension Sustained Economic Opportunity (SEO) and weight it at 30%.

For intelligence analysts, six of eight sources had data, and they split on AI exposure: Anthropic saw strong human judgment remaining central, while AI Resilience Model and OpenAI Signals flagged more AI encroachment, keeping confidence at medium. Strong pay and mobility lifted the economic score, landing intelligence analysts at "Mostly Resilient."

AI Resilience Report forIntelligence Analysts

$93,790 median salary•7,800 annual openings•SOC Code: 33-3021.06

Intelligence Analysts are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.

Intelligence analysts are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because AI is being used as a helper tool rather than a replacement, handling routine tasks like drafting standard reports and spotting data patterns while humans stay in charge of the big decisions. The parts of this career that AI cannot replicate, including strategic thinking, cultural judgment, and ethical reasoning, are actually the most important parts of the job.

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This role is mostly resilient

Intelligence analysts are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because AI is being used as a helper tool rather than a replacement, handling routine tasks like drafting standard reports and spotting data patterns while humans stay in charge of the big decisions. The parts of this career that AI cannot replicate, including strategic thinking, cultural judgment, and ethical reasoning, are actually the most important parts of the job.

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Latest AI news for Intelligence Analysts

These articles highlight how AI is transforming intelligence analyst careers, emphasizing the need for adaptability and enhanced analytical skills. The Leidos piece discusses AI's potential to streamline data processing, allowing analysts to focus on critical thinking and decision-making. Meanwhile, the article from CareerExplorer reassures that while AI expands information handling, it cannot replace the human judgment vital for effective analysis. Together, these insights encourage aspiring analysts to embrace AI as a tool that enhances their roles, ensuring they remain resilient and relevant in a rapidly evolving field.

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Career: Intelligence Analysts

They examine information to find important details and patterns, helping to keep the country safe by predicting potential threats or dangers.

Employment & Wage Data

Median Wage

$93,790

Jobs (2025)

120,500

Growth (2025-35)

+0.2%

Annual Openings

7,800

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Less than 5 years

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035

Task-Level AI Resilience Scores

AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years

1

92% ResilienceSupplemental

Interview, interrogate, or interact with witnesses or crime suspects to collect human intelligence.

2

90% ResilienceCore Task

Collaborate with representatives from other government and intelligence organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence activities.

3

85% ResilienceSupplemental

Study communication code languages or foreign languages to translate intelligence.

4

82% ResilienceCore Task

Study activities relating to narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, or other national security threats.

5

82% ResilienceSupplemental

Develop defense plans or tactics, using intelligence and other information.

6

80% ResilienceCore Task

Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.

7

80% ResilienceSupplemental

Prepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions.

Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.

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AI Resilience Report for Intelligence Analysts 2026