Read in at a high level. Knows where disinfo is aimed and can counter. Is a known quantity and has proven he can work in the Trump environment
I'm pretty sure when he discovered things in the files in the capitol basement, or wherever, it wasn't a happenstance thing. He has research ability. Can discover and trace connections others would not see.
Have a kid in big tech. Strong research/statistics background. They can write their own ticket. Very hard to find and is always told that in interviews, IOW, we were looking for someone just like you. There's a unique grouping of needed skills that is hard to find. Many may have one, but not the combo that companies vie for.