Navy NEC · Intelligence
C20A Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Echo (SSEE INC E) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Echo Operator performs mobile cryptologic collection and operates the SSEE Increment E cryptologic system. The operator uses the AN/SSQ-137 system installed on Navy combatants to provide cryptologic combat support to warfare commanders.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- shipboard cryptologic system operation
- mobile signals collection
- electronic intelligence processing
- communications signal analysis
- system health monitoring
- technical troubleshooting
- combat support reporting
- classified information handling
- watchstanding procedures
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
- Signals Intelligence
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1)
Career Growth
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
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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