Army MOS · Intelligence
35N Signals Intelligence Analyst
Overview
A Signals Intelligence Analyst analyzes and reports intercepted foreign communications and noncommunications at all echelons. The analyst assists with collection management and produces combat, strategic, and tactical intelligence reports.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- signals intelligence analysis
- traffic analysis and pattern-of-life development
- collection management support
- report writing and intelligence production
- metadata analysis and correlation
- target development and refinement
- multi-source fusion (SIGINT with other INTs)
- analytic critical thinking
- use of structured analytic techniques
- classification handling and OPSEC
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power BI
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Signals Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Cybersecurity
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) · Funded · Promotion points
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) · Funded · Promotion points
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Data Scientists
- Business Continuity Planners
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 35N. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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