Navy NEC · Intelligence
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
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
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Counterintelligence collection against foreign intelligence elements and insider threats provides relevant threat context for defense intelligence analysis.
How to prepare: Prepare an analytical writing sample using public sources to practice for DIA's writing test and panel interview. DIA requires U.S. citizenship, a granted security clearance, background screening and a drug test, with medical examinations and a counterintelligence-scope polygraph when required.
[1] NEC entry "852A - Advance Counterintelligence (CI) Collection Specialist"; cached text line 22218; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Collection against insider and foreign threats, CI operations under jurisdictional authorization, DIA Analysis Officer
[2] Career Specifics, Military Capabilities, Applying to Be an Analyst; public page retrieved through Jina Reader 2026-09-23
Supports: DIA Analysis Officer
[3] Opening hiring overview and Employment Criteria, Initial Employment; public page retrieved through Jina Reader 2026-09-23
Supports: DIA Analysis Officer
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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