Military Intelligence

About

Effective, secure communication in the cyber domain is essential to the everyday operations of military intelligence in America's Navy. Information Professionals who oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment are key to these efforts.

Responsibilities

• Mapping out the network platforms of the future
• Ensuring the effectiveness of the Navy technologies
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control, and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and developing unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime

Work Environment

Training & Advancement

Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position must attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I., and complete a five-week IP Basic Course in Pensacola, Fla. IPs must complete specific qualifications during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities. Promotion opportunities are available and are competitive, based on performance.

Education Opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year degree in a technical field is required. Candidates seeking an officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field (Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, etc.).

All candidates must also be U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance, and qualified for sea duty.

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