Description
Intelligence Officers assist in collection, evaluation, and dissemination of naval intelligence in support of surface, air, and antisubmarine warfare units and operational staffs. Participates in reconnaissance missions and in interrogation of prisoners. Maintains order of battle information and intelligence plots. Prepares and develops intelligence reports. Develops intelligence estimates.
Core Skills
- all-source intelligence analysis
- threat assessment and risk analysis
- order of battle development and maintenance
- report writing and intelligence production
- briefing senior leaders
- collection management and requirements
- data synthesis from multiple sources
- geospatial and imagery interpretation
- targeting support and indications and warning
- use of intelligence databases and tools
- classified information handling and OPSEC
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- team leadership and mentoring
- critical thinking and structured analysis
- red teaming and adversary emulation planning
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Intelligence Analyst (GIAC IA – GIA equivalent training)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Esri ArcGIS Desktop Professional Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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