Coast Guard Rating · Intelligence
IS Intelligence Specialist
Overview
Intelligence Specialists collect, analyze, process, and disseminate intelligence in support of Coast Guard operational missions. They analyze multisource information and communication signals, prepare briefings and mission planning materials, conduct debriefings, and maintain intelligence databases, libraries, and files.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- intelligence collection and analysis
- all-source analysis and fusion
- signals intelligence (SIGINT) support
- threat assessment and reporting
- geospatial and imagery analysis basics
- data correlation and pattern analysis
- targeting support and mission planning
- intelligence report writing
- briefing and presentation
- database querying and data entry
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
- Intelligence Analysis
- Open Source Intelligence
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Signals Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified GIS/LIS Technologist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) · Funded
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI) · Funded
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.
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- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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