Intelligence Analyst
$95KHigh match
High demand
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14N1 · USAF · EnlistedIntelligence
Intelligence
Officer.
Air Force 14N1 (Intelligence Officer). 640 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $80K–$120K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours640DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 9 semester hours recommended in Military Science or Criminal Justice
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage3/6direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 14N1 background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
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/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 14N1 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have07
- 01Pattern Recognition→ Data Analysis
- 02Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Analysis→ Geospatial Data Analysis
- 03Adversarial Thinking→ Threat Modeling
- 04Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analysis→ Network Traffic Analysis
- 05Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Tasking→ Incident Response
- 06Situational Awareness→ Real-time Data Monitoring
- 07Resource Optimization→ Cloud Resource Management
To learn08
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Python pandas+SQL+SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)+Cloud security fundamentals+Agile methodologies+Project management software (Jira, Asana)+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, GCP)+Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
How VWC fits
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Where your code lands.
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
$110KGood match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
- — Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
- — Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST)
- — Experience with SIEM tools
Geospatial Analyst
$85KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — GIS software proficiency (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
- — Remote sensing knowledge
- — Data visualization techniques
Management Consultant
$120KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — MBA or relevant business degree
- — Consulting experience
- — Client management skills
Emergency Management Director
$80KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Emergency management certification (e.g., CEM)
- — Knowledge of disaster response protocols
- — Grant writing
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 14N1 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Pattern Recognition
You constantly analyze large datasets of intelligence, identifying subtle indicators and connections that reveal enemy intentions and operational patterns.
Transfers to
You can sift through complex information to identify trends, anomalies, and predict future outcomes.
Rapid Prioritization
In dynamic situations, you quickly assess threats and mission requirements, determining the most critical intelligence needs and allocating resources accordingly.
Transfers to
You excel at quickly triaging urgent matters, focusing on what truly matters in high-pressure scenarios.
Adversarial Thinking
You routinely anticipate the actions of adversaries, considering their capabilities, intentions, and potential responses to friendly force activities.
Transfers to
You're adept at thinking several steps ahead, predicting challenges and developing proactive strategies to counter them.
Situational Awareness
You maintain a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment, integrating intelligence from multiple sources to provide commanders with a clear picture of the battlefield.
Transfers to
You're highly perceptive and can synthesize information from various inputs to maintain a firm grasp of complex and evolving situations.
Resource Optimization
You manage intelligence assets and personnel efficiently, ensuring resources are allocated to the highest priority tasks and maximizing their impact on mission success.
Transfers to
You're skilled at making the most of available resources, identifying efficiencies and ensuring optimal allocation to achieve desired outcomes.
/ 05 · Non-Obvious Matches
Roles the recruiter won't suggest.
Adjacent civilian roles your training maps to that conventional military-to-civilian advice tends to miss.
Fraud Investigator
SOC 13-2099.04You've been trained to detect anomalies, think like an adversary, and connect disparate pieces of information to expose hidden activities. Your skills in pattern recognition and adversarial thinking translate directly to uncovering fraudulent schemes.
Adjacent · MatchMarket Research Analyst
SOC 13-1161.00You've honed your ability to analyze data, identify trends, and anticipate future developments. Your background in intelligence makes you well-suited to understand consumer behavior and predict market trends.
Adjacent · MatchEmergency Management Specialist
SOC 11-9161.00You're accustomed to assessing threats, prioritizing resources, and maintaining situational awareness in high-pressure environments. Your experience ensures you can effectively coordinate emergency response efforts.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Intelligence Formal Training Unit (IFTU)
Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX640hHours
16wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 9 semester hours recommended in Military Science or Criminal Justice
Topics · 8
- Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE)
- Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Analysis
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analysis
- Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Operations
- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Tasking
- Targeting and Weaponeering
- Intelligence Support to Cyber Operations
- Briefing Techniques
Partial coverage · 3
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)60%
Requires focused study on software development security, cryptography, and legal/ethical aspects of information security. Also, the candidate needs to demonstrate five years of cumulative paid work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the CISSP CBK.
- CompTIA Security+75%
Some knowledge of network security, cryptography, and risk management is necessary to pass the exam.
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)40%
Requires significant study in offensive security techniques, ethical hacking methodologies, and the use of specific hacking tools. The candidate will need hands-on practice in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
Recommended next · 03
- Certified Intelligence Professional (CIP)Adjacent
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)Adjacent
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Adjacent
/ 07 · Systems Translation
What you ran, in their words.
Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.
| Military System | Civilian Equivalent | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Distributed Common Ground System-Air Force (DCGS-AF) | Palantir Gotham, IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook | Networking |
| Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) | Secure cloud environments, end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms | Networking |
| National SIGINT Committee (NSC) Online System (NOS) | Secure data repositories, compliance management systems | Networking |
| Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB) | Large-scale data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Amazon Redshift) | Data |
| Air Force Targeting Tool (AFTT) | Geospatial intelligence platforms, Esri ArcGIS | Operations |
| Common Tactical Picture (CTP) | Real-time situational awareness dashboards, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) | Networking |
| Global Command and Control System (GCCS) | Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems with integrated command and control modules | Networking |
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