Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC
NEC
C18A
Intermediate Signals Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Intermediate signals analysts acquire, examine, and report on modern communications signals using specialized collection systems and technical analysis methods. They identify signal structures and operating characteristics while producing timely intelligence for operational users.
Core Skills
- communications signal acquisition
- waveform analysis
- modulation identification
- signal processing
- technical reporting
- collection system operation
- communications protocol analysis
- pattern recognition
- classified information handling
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWNA
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWNA
Career Growth
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWDP
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.