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Unit Group

2233 Intelligence and Policy Analysts

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

2233 Intelligence and Policy Analysts

Collect and analyse information and data that supports planning and operations in organisations, and develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

223331 Intelligence Analyst

Collects and analyses information and data to produce intelligence for an organisation to support planning, operations and human resource functions.

Specialisations

  • Criminal Intelligence Analyst
  • Intelligence Analyst (Defence)
  • Intelligence Officer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Collects, assesses and analyses data to develop intelligence information and assist in intelligence activities
  • Determines organisational and client intelligence requirements
  • Ascertains the accuracy of data collected and the reliability of sources
  • Analyses intelligence data to identify patterns related to potential security threats or criminal activity
  • Predicts future illegal activity based on the analysis of intelligence information
Occupation

223332 Policy Analyst

Develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.

Alternative title

  • Policy Adviser

Specialisation

  • Foreign Policy Officer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Liaises and consults with stakeholders to identify policy needs
  • Reviews existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
  • Researches social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
  • Formulates and analyses policy options, prepares briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advises on preferred options
  • Assesses impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs, and both political and administrative feasibility of policies