Navy NEC · Intelligence
C15A Cryptologic Subsurface Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Signals Operator/Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Cryptologic Subsurface Electronic Intelligence Signals Operator/Analyst operates subsurface electronic warfare systems and applies complex collection and analysis techniques. The operator follows prescribed procedures to report collected information and analysis.
Core Skills
- electronic intelligence collection
- subsurface ew system operation
- signal identification
- frequency and waveform analysis
- technical data recording
- collection priority management
- cryptologic reporting
- electronic systems troubleshooting
- classified information 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
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- CompTIA Security+
Career Growth
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- ETA Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
- iNARTE Spectrum Management Certification, Exemplar Global
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
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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