Job Description
Armed with often secretive, up-to-the-second information, Sailors in this field are focused on collecting and communicating information and data. They handle highly classified documents, defend the U.S. against threats and transform raw data into vital intelligence.
Job Description
Deciphering and protecting classified information for the Navy and our country is the top priority of Sailors in the intelligence and communications field. They are the Navy’s information experts. From detecting enemy radar signals to tracking surface and inbound threats to coding and decoding classified information, the intelligence and communications team keeps the Fleet informed with the latest news and developments. If the responsibility of handling high-tech classified information appeals to you, answer your life’s challenge with a job in the field of intelligence and communications.
What Will You Do?
Individuals in this community must be able to meet all security clearance requirements. The most state-of-the-art electronic equipment is available to Sailors in this field. You could operate equipment such as the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system on a ship. As part of this occupational specialty, you may:
- Track targets
- Operate underwater communications equipment
- Defend ships against inbound threats, including antiship missiles
- Analyze intelligence
- Maintain Combat Information Center (CIC) displays of strategic and tactical information
- Serve as air traffic controllers
- Operate and maintain the Navy global satellite telecommunications systems
- Work with highly classified and technical material
- Provide technical support to deployed units
- Operate electronic radio receivers
- Operate state-of-the-art computer equipment
Skills and Training
Positions in the intelligence and communications field involve a high level of responsibility and maturity in dealing with highly technical equipment and classified information. Individuals can receive extensive Navy training in the operation, maintenance and repair of complicated computers and electronics. Your training may also prepare you for a future career as:
- Intelligence Specialist
- Cryptographic Machine Operator
- Photographic Interpreter
- Computer Programmer
- Data Communications Analyst
- Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist
- Computer Systems Hardware Analyst
- Air Traffic Controller
Job Requirements
Intelligence Specialist
Cryptographic Machine Operator
Photographic Interpreter
Computer Programmer
Data Communications Analyst
Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist
Computer Systems Hardware Analyst
Air Traffic Controller
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