NEC
C25A
Master Cryptologic Language Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs duties requiring advanced crypto-linguistic skills and general professional proficiency in foreign language. Demonstrates subject matter expertise through diverse operational assignments, extensive mission experience, formal technical training and language proficiency. Leverages knowledge across multiple disciplines to supervise collection, language processing, analysis, target development, and SIGINT reporting; conducts quality control on language-derived materials; and advises on cultural and regional factors that impact mission operations.
Core Skills
- foreign language proficiency
- cryptolinguistic analysis
- language collection supervision
- translation quality control
- target development
- signals intelligence reporting
- cultural regional analysis
- analyst team leadership
- multidisciplinary mission support
Common Certifications
- Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Federal Interpreter
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
- American Translators Association Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Coursera Global Diplomacy courses
Career Growth
- Certified Federal Interpreter
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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