Navy NEC · Intelligence
709B Journeyman Level Acoustic Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A journeyman acoustic analyst classifies surface and subsurface contacts by class and variant using visual and aural indications from sound sources and active emissions in multiple contact environments. The analyst interprets modulation, resonance, relationships, and target behavior, recognizes friendly and threat weapon system acoustic characteristics, and fulfills acoustic intelligence collection requirements.
Core Skills
- acoustic contact classification
- aural signature interpretation
- visual sonar analysis
- target motion indicators
- emission analysis
- threat signature recognition
- acoustic collection procedures
- contact reporting
- multi contact tracking
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
- Signals Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Data+
- MathWorks Certified MATLAB Associate
- Python Institute Certified Associate Python Programmer (PCAP)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
Career Growth
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate
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.
Related Occupations
- 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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