Navy NEC · Intelligence

C16A Journeyman Analysis and Reporting Specialist

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

Overview

A Journeyman Analysis and Reporting Specialist conducts digital, traffic, and metadata analysis. The specialist drafts and disseminates products and intelligence reports supporting fleet and national objectives.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • digital data analysis
  • communications traffic analysis
  • metadata analysis
  • intelligence product writing
  • report dissemination
  • pattern recognition
  • source evaluation
  • classified information handling
  • analytical briefing

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Python

Civilian Career Paths

  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Cybersecurity
  • Open Source Intelligence

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  • Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)

Career Growth

  • Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)

What the Work Involves

  • Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
  • Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
  • Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
  • Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.

Related Occupations

  • Project Management Specialists
  • Information Technology Project Managers
  • Data Scientists
  • Computer Systems Analysts

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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