Signals Intelligence Analyist

Branch: 
Military Intelligence
CMF: 
35N
MOS Details
Major Duties: 

The Signals Intelligence Analyst supervises and performs analysis and reporting of intercepted foreign communications and non-communications at all echelons. Assist in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Synchronization process. Produces combat, strategic, and tactical intelligence reports.

Skill Level 1 Gathers, sorts, and scans intercepted messages to isolate valid intelligence. Performs initial analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns; identifies, reports, and maintains Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Order of Battle (EOB) information in support of Commander’s Intelligence Requirements; uses technical references to analyze communications and non-communications signals information. Operate automated data processing (ADP) equipment for SIGINT collection, processing, and reporting. Develops and maintains analytical working aids and databases to support target collection, identification, and location. Perform operator maintenance on surveillance systems, organic communications equipment, light wheeled vehicles and power sources. Assists in the emplacement, camouflage, operation, protection, and recovery of surveillance systems and/or associated equipment. Prepares technical, tactical, and time sensitive intelligence reports.

Skill Level 2 Performs duties from previous skill level and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers. Performs intermediate analysis of intercepted communications and non-communications signals information. Performs and supervises the correlation and fusion of SIGINT data and products. Reviews intelligence reports. Writes, edits, evaluates, and publishes SIGINT reports. Assists in the ISR synchronization process.

Skill Level 3 Performs duties from previous skill levels and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers. Performs advanced analysis on intercepted communications and non-communications signals information. Analyzes technical documents and reports. Supervises correlation and fusion of SIGINT operations. Coordinates the SIGINT ISR synchronization process to determine mission objectives, priorities, and taskings based on requirements. Implement SIGINT emergency action plans.

Skill Level 4 Performs duties from previous skill levels. Develop SIGINT technical training strategies for subordinates. Supervises processing, analysis, and reporting functions. Analyzes and evaluates intelligence data and releases SIGINT reports. Provides guidance on the interpretation of SIGINT information and the employment of collection assets. Supervises SIGINT ISR synchronization process of supported commands and other agencies. Coordinates collection activities with other disciplines.

Physical Demands Rating: 
moderately heavy
Physical Profile Serial #: 
222221
Qualifications and Prerequisites
ASVAB Minimum Score: 
101 total from GS+VE+MK+MC
Education: 
high school graduate
Other Qualifications: 
  • US citizen
  • Normal color vision
  • The Soldier must meet TOP SECRET (TS) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access eligibility requirements to be awarded MOS. For clearance requirements to attend training, refer to the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS).
  • Soldier is required to receive and pass a counterintelligence scope polygraph (CSP) prior to being awarded the MOS and must continue to pass subsequent CSPs to hold the MOS. Soldiers currently in the force must be capable of passing a CSP to hold the MOS. Soldiers who refuse to take or fail a CSP will be reclassified.
  • Never been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, except as specified in AR 614-200 (para 3-2).
  • No information in military personnel, Provost Marshal, intelligence, or medical records that would prevent the granting of a security eligibility under AR 380-67 (para 3.401.a).
  • No record of conviction by court-martial.
  • No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than minor traffic violations.
  • Soldier and spouse must not have immediate family members who reside in a country within whose boundaries physical or mental coercion is known to be a common practice, either against-
    • Persons accused of or acting in the interest of the U.S. or
    • The relatives of such persons to whom they may reasonably be considered to be bound by ties of affection, kinship, or obligation. Immediate family for both Soldier and spouse includes both blood and step-: parents, spouse, children, sisters, brothers, any sole living blood relative, or a person in loco parentis per AR 600-8-10.
  • Have neither commercial nor vested interest in a country within whose boundaries physical or mental coercion is known to be a common practice against persons acting in the interest of the U.S. This requirement applies to the Soldier's spouse as well.
  • Meet career management and development criteria contained in AR 614-200 and DA Pam 351-4.
  • Formal training (completion of MOS 35N course under the auspices of the USAIC&FH, Ft Huachuca, AZ) mandatory.
  • Be advised that due to the nature of training and assignments, temporary restrictions may be placed on foreign travel both during and after the term of service.
  • MOS closed for reclassification to Soldiers who have been deemed permanently non-deployable in accordance with AR 614-30, AR 40-501, AR 220-1 and AR 600-8-101. Soldiers must meet the minimum criteria for retainability stated in AR 600-60, paragraph 4-2(b) and be fully deployable to all locations and echelons.
  • MOS closed for reclassification at SFC, MSG and SGM, except for those Soldiers within CMF 35.
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