Navy NEC · Intelligence
K39A Target Development Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Target Development Analyst develops targets to basic and intermediate levels for vetting requirements. The analyst works with databasing techniques and standards for Electronic Target Folders.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- target record development
- electronic target folder management
- target data standardization
- target vetting support
- database maintenance
- source data validation
- target information research
- operational data quality
- intelligence documentation
- targeting workflow coordination
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
- Database Administration
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Data+
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- CompTIA Security+
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
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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