Navy NEC · Intelligence

C08A Command and Control Tactical Analyst

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Command and Control Tactical Analyst analyzes communications and electronic signals. The analyst supports Information Warfare and Command and Control Warfare efforts to gain and maintain information superiority.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • communications signals analysis
  • electronic signals analysis
  • information warfare support
  • command and control warfare
  • pattern and trend analysis
  • threat network assessment
  • intelligence reporting
  • signals collection prioritization
  • classified data handling

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
  • Cybersecurity
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Network Operations

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)

Career Growth

  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
  • 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.

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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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