Jubal has been a core part of the team since the start, with his involvement in many cases being what helps the team catch the criminals they go after. While he’d tried to earn a higher position, his conversations with Assistant Director Leo Ropac made it clear he wasn’t going to be able to climb the ladder the way he wanted to.

At the same time, though, FBI season 8 has shown why Jubal is such an important part of the team in his current position. Multiple cases over the course of this season wouldn’t have been possible without him. There’s a parallel between him and Isobel’s attempts to climb, both realizing their value on the team over a different position.

Jubal’s involvement will also be crucial in the upcoming season 8 Fall finale. A recent clip from the two-parter indicated his son, Tyler, will play a crucial role in what happens next, having witnessed a shootout that will become part of the larger episode storyline. If Jubal wasn’t in his ASAC position, it’s unclear how helpful he could have been.

Even though Jubal wasn’t able to snag his promotion, FBI has clarified how important he is to the team. With his involvement in the Fall finale being heavy thanks to Tyler, this will only be further illustrated in the storyline to come. Perhaps it can even illustrate just how a SAC position wouldn’t fit him in contrast to ASAC.