Navy NEC · Intelligence
785F Special Operations Forces (SOF) Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance: Analyst (SCAR-A)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Special Operations Forces Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance Analyst performs advanced analysis that supports Special Operations Forces mission sets and strategic objectives. The analyst augments Joint Task Forces with analytical capabilities for complex operations in sensitive strategic environments across air, ground, maritime, undersea, space, cyberspace, and commercial domains.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- all source analysis
- strategic intelligence analysis
- multi intelligence fusion
- collection management
- target development
- operational environment analysis
- intelligence reporting
- critical thinking
- briefing decision makers
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
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Open Source Intelligence
- Counterintelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Data+
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified GIS/LIS Technologist
Career Growth
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
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.
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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