Information Professional
Company: Navy
Location: Evanston
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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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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