NEC
852A
Advance Counterintelligence (CI) Collection Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conduct active CI collections, missions, and functions against Foreign and Domestic Intelligence Elements as well as insider and foreign threats using advanced CI tactics, techniques, and procedures. Activities will be conducted in support of national security, DoD and DoN interest as authorized and/or directed by a cognizant and jurisdictional DoD authority. All CI related activities are to be conducted in accordance with national, DoD and DON policy and guidance.
Core Skills
- advanced counterintelligence collection
- threat targeting
- source operations
- insider threat analysis
- foreign intelligence assessment
- surveillance tradecraft
- operational security
- investigative interviewing
- intelligence reporting
Common Certifications
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Fraud Examiner preparation course
- Open source intelligence fundamentals course
- FEMA Incident Command System courses
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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