Navy NEC · Intelligence
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
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
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Digital, traffic, and metadata analysis plus intelligence reporting for fleet and national objectives transfer directly to defense intelligence analysis.
How to prepare: Practice a timed analytical writing sample using public information to prepare for DIA's writing test and panel interview. DIA requires U.S. citizenship and a granted security clearance before hiring can be finalized.
[1] NEC entry "C16A - Journeyman Analysis and Reporting Specialist"; cached text line 2965; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Digital, traffic, and metadata analysis, Intelligence report drafting and dissemination, DIA Analysis Officer
[2] Career Specifics, Military Capabilities, Applying to Be an Analyst; public page retrieved through Jina Reader 2026-09-23
Supports: DIA Analysis Officer
[3] Opening hiring overview and Employment Criteria, Initial Employment; public page retrieved through Jina Reader 2026-09-23
Supports: DIA Analysis Officer
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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