Air Force AFSC · Intelligence
1N3X1 Cryptologic Language Analyst
Overview
A Cryptologic Language Analyst translates and analyzes foreign-language messages to provide intelligence to decision-makers. The analyst uses proficiency in languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Persian Farsi, Hebrew, Pashto, or Urdu.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Skill levels: 1N311 helper · 1N331 apprentice · 1N351 journeyman · 1N371 craftsman
Core Skills
- foreign language proficiency
- signals intelligence fundamentals
- transcription and translation
- intelligence analysis
- report writing and summarization
- pattern recognition
- critical thinking
- information triage and prioritization
- secure communications handling
- time-sensitive analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Intelligence
- Signals Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Open Source Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- ATA Certification Program
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Collection Management Professional - Fundamental (CCMP-F)
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI-Mandarin)
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI-Arabic)
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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