Army MOS · Intelligence
35A Intelligence Officer
Overview
An Intelligence Officer directs and coordinates the planning, collection, evaluation, fusion, analysis, production, and dissemination of all source intelligence. The officer manages multidisciplinary collection, coordinates surveillance and reconnaissance, supervises intelligence preparation of the battlefield, and advises commanders on the enemy, weather, and terrain.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- intelligence planning and management
- all-source analysis oversight
- collection management
- ISR synchronization
- threat assessment and risk analysis
- intelligence preparation of the battlefield
- fusion of multi-discipline intelligence
- use of automated intelligence systems
- briefing senior leaders
- writing intelligence estimates and reports
Civilian Software & Tools
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
- IT Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded
- Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII)
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) · Funded
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Certified Remote Sensing Technologist (ASPRS) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
- Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Data Scientists
- Computer Systems Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 35A. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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