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.

Defense contractor jobs for C15A

Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

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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