Navy NEC · Intelligence
C12A Assistant Cryptologic Resource Coordinator (ACRC)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Assistant Cryptologic Resource Coordinator conducts afloat strike group cryptologic operations. The coordinator uses organic, national, and joint cryptologic resources to support the Optimized Fleet Response Plan and Fleet Readiness.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cryptologic operations coordination
- joint collection resource management
- signals intelligence tasking
- strike group mission support
- collection priority management
- operational reporting
- staff planning and advising
- classified resource accountability
- interagency coordination
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
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F)
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
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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