Navy Rating · Intelligence
683X Intelligence Officer LDO
Overview
An intelligence limited duty officer helps collect, evaluate, and disseminate naval intelligence for surface, air, and antisubmarine warfare units and operational staffs. The officer develops intelligence reports and estimates, maintains intelligence plots and order of battle information, supervises intelligence personnel, and manages the readiness of collection equipment, publications, and supplies.
Core Skills
- intelligence collection management
- all-source intelligence analysis
- order of battle development and maintenance
- threat assessment and risk analysis
- intelligence report writing and briefing
- interrogation and debriefing oversight
- operational planning support
- information synthesis from multiple classified sources
- team leadership and officer-level management
- quality control of intelligence production
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
- Intelligence Analysis
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Open Source Intelligence
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F)
- GEOINT Professional Certification Fundamentals (GPC-F)
Career Growth
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- GIAC Strategic OSINT Analyst (GSOA)
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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.
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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