Career switch, measured
From Research Scientist to Intelligence Analyst
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 32% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Research, Leadership, Data analysis, Stakeholder management; the main skills to add are Cybersecurity, Risk management, Microsoft Office.
32%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillResearch ScientistIntelligence Analyst
- Research56%67%
- Leadership28%52%
- Data analysis6%8%
- Stakeholder management9%25%
- Problem solving8%12%
- Communication9%20%
- Training and coaching8%20%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Intelligence Analyst postings, rarely in Research Scientist ones.
SkillResearch ScientistIntelligence Analyst
- Cybersecurity–12%
- Risk management–10%
- Microsoft Office–8%
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