Information Professional
Company: Navy
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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. Their responsibilities include:
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
RESPONSIBILITIES As an IP, you are among those who plan, acquire,
secure, operate and maintain the Naval network and the systems that
support Navy operations and business processes. This role may
include:
Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics
and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business
advantages afloat and ashore
Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition
partners
Building professional excellence through education, training and
certification, and milestone qualifications
Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge
technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of
innovation
Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians ? Enlisted
Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in
information technology
WORK ENVIRONMENT Information Professionals serve in challenging
roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and
ashore. This could include:
Being part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities
around the globe
TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Those pursuing an Information Professional
Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School
(OCS) in Newport, R.I. Upon completion, they typically attend a
five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, Fla., before
or during their initial assignment.
IPs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training
during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education
opportunities. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but
competitive and based on performance. It?s also important to note
that specialized training received and work experience gained in
the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fields.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond professional credentials and
certifications, Information Professionals can advance their
education by:
Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate
School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of
the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the
Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master?s degree
in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling
and simulation.
There?s also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoD
certifications, federal executive fellowships and information
assurance scholarships and internships.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is required to
work as an Information Professional. Candidates seeking an Officer
position in this community must have a bachelor?s degree from a
regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably
in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer
Science, Systems Engineering or General Engineering.
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.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you?re
currently serving, whether you?ve served before or whether you?ve
never served before.
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