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C40A Cryptologic Intelligence Analyst

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Cryptologic Intelligence Analyst applies analytic tradecraft to target analysis and reporting, signals intelligence development, and geospatial analysis. The analyst also works in information management, data analytics, and research and development support.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • sigint target analysis
  • intelligence collection development
  • geospatial intelligence analysis
  • analytic tradecraft
  • intelligence data management
  • technical reporting
  • research and development support
  • data analysis
  • target network mapping

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
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Data+
  • Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  • Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation
  • Python Institute Certified Associate Python Programmer (PCAP)

Career Growth

  • Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
  • GEOINT Professional Certification Geospatial Analysis (GPC GA-II)
  • GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
  • Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)

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
  • Computer Systems Analysts

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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