781X Cryptologic Warfare Technician CWO

Core Skills

• cryptologic operations planning and management
• signals intelligence collection and analysis oversight
• electronic warfare mission planning and execution
• cyberspace operations coordination and leadership
• resource and manpower management for technical teams
• integration of SIGINT, EW, and cyber capabilities
• operations center watchstanding and leadership
• technical briefing and reporting to senior leadership
• interagency and joint operations coordination
• configuration and oversight of specialized SIGINT systems

Civilian Career Paths

• Cybersecurity
• Signals Intelligence
• Network Operations
• IT Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.