Description
Intelligence Specialist (IS) perform a wide range of duties associated with the collection, analysis, processing, and dissemination of intelligence in support of Coast Guard operational missions. The duties performed by an IS include: identifying and producing intelligence from raw information; assembling and analyzing multisource operational intelligence; collecting and analyzing communication signals using sophisticated computer technology; providing input to and receiving data from multiple computerized intelligence systems; preparing and presenting intelligence briefings; preparing planning materials for operational missions, conducting mission debriefings, analyzing results, and preparing reports; preparing graphics, overlays, and photo map composites; plotting imagery data using maps and charts; and maintaining intelligence databases, libraries, and files.
Core Skills
- intelligence collection and analysis
- all-source analysis and fusion
- signals intelligence (SIGINT) support
- threat assessment and reporting
- geospatial and imagery analysis basics
- OSINT research and exploitation
- data correlation and pattern analysis
- targeting support and mission planning
- intelligence report writing
- briefing and presentation
- database querying and data entry
- information security and handling
- collaboration with interagency partners
- time-sensitive analysis under pressure
- analytical critical thinking
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
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