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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