Navy NEC · Intelligence
785K JSOC Signals Intelligence Targeting Officer (SITO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A JSOC Signals Intelligence Targeting Officer coordinates signals intelligence analysis for targeting that enables kinetic and nonkinetic effects in support of SOF mission sets. The officer augments Joint Task Forces by synchronizing, integrating, and directing Navy, Department of Defense, interagency, and Intelligence Community signals intelligence assets for indications and warning, signature reduction, and precise targeting across multiple domains.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- signals intelligence analysis
- sigint targeting
- target development
- collection management
- indications and warning
- communications analysis
- intelligence fusion
- operational reporting
- joint agency coordination
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
- Signals Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Counterintelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
Career Growth
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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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