Navy NEC · Intelligence
C18A Intermediate Signals Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Intermediate Signals Analyst acquires and analyzes communications signals. The analyst also reports on those signals at the intermediate level.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- communications signal acquisition
- waveform analysis
- modulation identification
- signal processing
- technical reporting
- collection system operation
- communications protocol analysis
- pattern recognition
- 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
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Signals Intelligence
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
- Telecommunications Electronics Technician (TCM)
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.
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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