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Overview

Many of our country’s greatest threats reside in cyberspace as bad actors try to extract critical information invisible to the untrained eye. Cryptologic Analysts are expertly trained to identify, analyze and report on these complex problems to ensure intelligence operations are accurate, efficient and secure from outside threats. Their critical thinking is vital in deciphering time-sensitive information to support our global operations and key decision-makers.

Career Categories

Intelligence

Logistics

Career Duties

  • Process, exploit and disseminate intelligence and cyber products across Cyber Network Operations (CNO) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
  • Analyze threats and/or targets of interest
  • Operate electronic equipment and computer systems to exploit signals intelligence production efforts
  • Author and present time-sensitive intelligence reports to commanders and national leaders
  • Influence tactical, operational and strategic decision-making in joint force operations

Qualifications

Minimum Education

  • Obtain a qualifying ASVAB score: general minimum score of 46

Requirements

  • Completion of a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks and Credit Check
  • Successful completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
  • No speech disorders or noticeable communications deficiencies
  • Completion of Basic Military Training
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 42
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Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Guardian in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Status Upon Completion

Enlisted Guardians will earn credits toward an Intelligence Studies and Technology associate’s degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
7.5
weeks of Basic Military Training
4
months at Goodfellow AFB, TX