Navy NEC · Intelligence
K41A Independent Duty Intelligence Specialist (IDIS)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Intelligence Specialist rating
Overview
An Independent Duty Intelligence Specialist develops the ability to provide all-source tactical and operational intelligence. This preparation supports timely intelligence assessments aboard cruisers, destroyers, guided missile platforms, and landing platform dock platforms.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- all source intelligence analysis
- tactical intelligence production
- operational intelligence assessment
- shipboard watch standing
- threat reporting
- intelligence briefing
- collection management
- independent duty leadership
- intelligence plot maintenance
- commander advisement
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
- Counterintelligence
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst (CICA), IALEIA
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified All Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP)
- 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
- Information Security Analysts
- Data Scientists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive 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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