Description
Intelligence Specialists (IS) assist in every phase of the planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence in support of all warfare domains, both ashore and afloat; prepare and present intelligence products; provide input to and receive data from organic and non-organic sources; and maintain files, libraries, and databases.
Core Skills
- all-source intelligence analysis
- collection management and planning support
- data collection, processing, and exploitation
- threat analysis and risk assessment
- geospatial and imagery analysis support
- order of battle and capability analysis
- intelligence report writing and briefing
- database and knowledge management
- use of classified intelligence systems
- pattern and trend analysis
- open-source intelligence (OSINT) research
- collaboration with joint and interagency partners
- time-sensitive targeting support
- attention to detail and analytic rigor
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Intelligence Analyst (GIA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- IT MANAGEMENT
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