Navy NEC · Intelligence
C18B Journeyman Signals Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Journeyman Signals Analyst acquires, analyzes, and reports on communications signals. The analyst applies modulation, multiplexing, and coding theory to this work.
Core Skills
- communications signal acquisition
- modulation analysis
- multiplexing analysis
- coding theory application
- waveform interpretation
- signal processing
- technical intelligence reporting
- communications protocol analysis
- collection equipment operation
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
- Network Engineering
- Signals Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Career Growth
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWDP
- 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.
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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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