Intelligence Analyst
$85KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Data analysis software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- — Cybersecurity fundamentals
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352D · ARMY · EnlistedElectronic Warfare Signals Intelligence (ELINT)
Electronic Warfare Signals Intelligence (ELINT)
Technician.
Army 352D (Electronic Warfare Signals Intelligence (ELINT) Technician). 920 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$130K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours920DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 15 semester hours recommended in electronics, communications, and leadership.
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/5direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 352D background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
Sort · Match descending
/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 352D training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have09
- 01Electronic Warfare (EW) Principles→ Cybersecurity principles and threat analysis
- 02Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Fundamentals→ Network traffic analysis and security monitoring
- 03ELINT Equipment Operation and Maintenance→ Security tools and infrastructure management
- 04Spectrum Analysis→ Network analysis and anomaly detection
- 05Cryptologic Equipment Operation→ Cryptography and data protection
- 06Resource Optimization→ Cost optimization of cloud resources; efficient data pipeline design
- 07Situational Awareness→ Real-time threat detection and incident response
- 08Team Synchronization→ Cross-functional collaboration; security incident coordination
- 09After-Action Analysis→ Root cause analysis; security posture improvement
To learn09
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK stack)+Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) configuration and management+Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing techniques+Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions+Incident response methodologies and tools+Data modeling and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes+Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)+Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)+Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
How VWC fits
Vets Who Code is a free, full-time software engineering accelerator for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. We close the fundamentals — terminal, web platform, AI tooling, portfolio projects — so the rest of this list becomes specialization, not square one.
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Where your code lands.
Network Security Engineer
$110KGood match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
- — Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent
- — Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
Technical Project Manager
$105KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- — Agile methodologies
Information Security Manager
$130KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- — Risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Electronics Technician
$65KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Associate's degree in Electronics Technology
- — Specific certifications related to target industry (e.g., CompTIA A+)
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 352D training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Resource Optimization
As a 352D, you managed technical equipment assets and personnel, ensuring efficient deployment and utilization of resources in communications/electronics intelligence environments.
Transfers to
This translates directly to optimizing resources in a civilian setting, whether it's managing budgets, equipment, or personnel to achieve maximum output with minimal waste.
Situational Awareness
You maintained awareness of your operational environment, adapting to changing circumstances and potential threats within the communications/electronics landscape.
Transfers to
In the civilian sector, this becomes the ability to quickly assess complex situations, understand the relevant factors, and anticipate potential challenges or opportunities.
Team Synchronization
You've supervised teams operating communications and cryptologic equipment, demanding seamless coordination and shared understanding of objectives.
Transfers to
This skill translates to civilian work as the ability to coordinate and manage teams, ensuring everyone is working together efficiently toward a common goal, crucial for project success.
After-Action Analysis
Analyzing the effectiveness of ELI techniques to improve future operations, this requires critical thinking and attention to detail to learn from past experiences.
Transfers to
This skill translates into the ability to evaluate project outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance future performance in a corporate environment.
/ 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.
Business Intelligence Analyst
SOC 15-2051You've been analyzing the effectiveness of ELI techniques, now apply that analytical mindset to business data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Manager
SOC 11-3071You've been managing technical equipment assets, so you already have the skills to oversee the efficient storage and distribution of goods, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing costs.
Adjacent · MatchIT Project Manager
SOC 15-1299You've been supervising the installation, calibration, and testing of ELI equipment and now can apply these skills to managing IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Electronic Warfare Specialist Course
Fort Huachuca920hHours
23wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 15 semester hours recommended in electronics, communications, and leadership.
Topics · 8
- Electronic Warfare (EW) Principles
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Fundamentals
- ELINT Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Spectrum Analysis
- Antenna Theory and Application
- Cryptologic Equipment Operation
- Site Survey Techniques
- Technical Supervision and Leadership
Partial coverage · 2
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)40%
Requires study of information security management practices, risk management, legal and ethical considerations, and business continuity planning. The military experience provides a foundation in security principles and operational aspects, but the CISSP requires a broader understanding of information security from a business perspective.
- CompTIA Security+60%
While the military experience covers many technical aspects, CompTIA Security+ also tests on governance, risk management, compliance, and broader cybersecurity concepts. Study these areas to fill the gaps.
Recommended next · 03
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Adjacent
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)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 |
|---|---|---|
| AN/PRD-13(V) Direction Finding System | Software Defined Radio (SDR) direction finding and geolocation tools | Operations |
| AN/TSQ-222 Prophet Enhanced | Spectrum analyzers and signal intercept receivers for cellular and wireless communications | Operations |
| Communications High Accuracy Airborne Location System (CHAALS) | Airborne radio direction finding and geolocation systems used in search and rescue or surveillance | Networking |
| TELLURIDE Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system | Data analytics platforms for processing large volumes of communications data (e.g., Splunk, Palantir) | Signals |
| Electromagnetic Spectrum Management (EMS) tools | Spectrum analysis and management software (e.g., Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz) | Operations |
| Advanced Cryptologic Carry-on System (ACCS) | Portable data encryption and decryption software | Operations |
| Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System (JDISS) | Secure cloud-based data sharing platforms for intelligence analysis (e.g., Amazon Web Services GovCloud) | Operations |
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