Description
MOS 0231, Intelligence Specialist is an entry level primary MOS. Intelligence Specialists are familiar with all phases and facets of intelligence operations. Typical duties of Intelligence Specialists include researching, filtering, recording, analyzing, producing, and disseminating information and intelligence. The Intelligence Specialist, may supervise intelligence sections up to and including infantry regiments, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Additionally, depending on rank and billet assignment, Intelligence Specialists duties may include Collection Requirements Management (CRM), targeting, target production, Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Operations Chief, Company Level Intelligence Cell (CLIC) Chief, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst, MAGTF Information Group (MIG) Assistant Operations Chief, and Targeting Cell Analyst at various echelons of command within the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) and supporting establishment (SE). Marines in this MOS may be assigned to a BIC (within their occupational field) that has been coded with one or more DoD cyber workforce framework (DCWF) work role codes. Please reference DoDI 8140.10, DoDM 8140.10, and the MOS roadmap for additional training and certification requirements associated with these work role codes.
Core Skills
- intelligence analysis
- all-source research and fusion
- data collection and validation
- report writing and briefing
- geospatial and imagery interpretation
- pattern and trend analysis
- open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques
- database querying and exploitation
- critical thinking and problem solving
- information security awareness
- requirements management
- collaboration in classified environments
- knowledge management
- stakeholder communication
- time-sensitive analysis and production
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- CompTIA CySA+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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