Navy NEC · Intelligence
852A Advance Counterintelligence (CI) Collection Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An advanced counterintelligence collection specialist conducts active counterintelligence collections, missions, and functions against foreign and domestic intelligence elements, insider threats, and foreign threats. The specialist uses advanced counterintelligence tactics, techniques, and procedures under authorized Department of Defense authorities and applicable national, DoD, and Navy policies.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- advanced counterintelligence collection
- threat targeting
- source operations
- insider threat analysis
- foreign intelligence assessment
- surveillance tradecraft
- operational security
- investigative interviewing
- intelligence reporting
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
- Counterintelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Private Security
- Law Enforcement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional: Fundamentals (CCITP-F)
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA), McAfee Institute
- Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional: Analysis (CCITP-A)
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
- Security Management Specialists
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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