Navy NEC · Intelligence
C19A Advanced Signals Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Advanced Signals Analyst performs advanced acquisition and analysis of communications signals. The analyst also reports on the communications signals examined.
Core Skills
- advanced signal acquisition
- complex waveform analysis
- communications protocol analysis
- signal processing
- technical tradecraft application
- intelligence judgment development
- collection system management
- advanced reporting
- analytical briefing
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
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
Career Growth
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWDP
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- 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
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering 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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