ATWJE - Nate Huber - The Inquisitive Analyst

Episode: 00056

Release Date: May 24, 2021

Description: What are the steps to work for the FBI? How do you transition from an analyst to a supervising analyst? Where can you find quality training in intelligence analysis? Why are we asking so many questions? In this episode, Nate Huber explains the value of having an inquisitive mind when it comes to analytics. What questions do you need to ask to get the right answers to address the problem? This episode includes tips and tricks on how to be an effective analytical writer and presenter along with project management advice. Nate walks listeners through his journey becoming an analyst for the FBI and eventually becoming a supervisor and trainer for the FBI academy. Nate has a passion for helping people break into this field, providing a variety of training and mentoring to aspiring analysts and agents. Nate Huber is currently the supervisory intelligence analyst for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). 

Name Drops: Robert Heibel (00:02:23)

Public Service Announcements:
Scott Eicher (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/scott-eicher-the-cellular-analysis-sme/)
Dr. Leigh Ann Perry (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-leigh-ann-perry-the-law-enforcement-analysis-researcher/)
Shawn Fisher (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/shawn-fisher-the-geographer/) 

Related Links: Intelligence-Led Policing for Law Enforcement Managers — LEB (fbi.gov)

Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA

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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-huber-312169aa/ 

Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong

Podcast Researcher: Kathleen Allen

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00:00:31 - Introducing Nate
00:03:36 - Mercyhurst College
00:06:25 - From Grad School to FBI
00:13:22 - FBI Analyst Training
00:23:39 - DHS
00:26:49 - Break - Scott Eicher, Dr. Leigh Ann Perry, Shawn Fisher
00:27:35 - Becoming an Instructor
00:32:18 - Advice for Writing and Presenting
00:45:32 - Interview Philosophy
00:40:15 - From Analyst to Supervisor
00:48:18 - Analyst Badge Story:  Teaching and Project Management 
00:53:57 - Intelligence-Led Policing
01:07:59 - Words to the World