Navy NEC · Intelligence
C39A Cryptologic Advisor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Cryptologic Advisor advises tactical and strategic warfighters and senior enlisted technical leaders on cryptologic operations. The advisor applies expertise in cryptologic policy and guidance, information operations, and support to military operations within the National Intelligence Community.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cryptologic policy advising
- signals intelligence operations
- intelligence community coordination
- information operations support
- strategic intelligence assessment
- operational briefing
- technical leadership
- mission planning
- intelligence reporting
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
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Training and Development Specialists
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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