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6425 · NAVY · Officer

Information Professional
Officer.

Navy 6425 (Information Professional Officer). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $110K–$150K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours240DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours in Information Technology or Computer Science
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage3/6direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 6425 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 6425 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have15
  • 01
    Naval Communications→ Network protocols and communication systems
  • 02
    Information Warfare→ Cybersecurity principles and threat mitigation
  • 03
    Network Architecture→ Network design and implementation
  • 04
    Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations→ Wireless communication and spectrum management
  • 05
    Command and Control Systems→ System integration and data management
  • 06
    System Modeling→ Business process modeling and IT infrastructure design
  • 07
    Resource Optimization→ Efficiency maximization and waste minimization
  • 08
    Procedural Compliance→ Adherence to standards and regulations
  • 09
    Situational Awareness→ Quick decision-making and problem-solving
  • 10
    Navy Information Technology (NIT)→ Enterprise IT infrastructure management (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft Azure)
  • 11
    Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)→ Maritime domain awareness platforms (e.g., Pole Star, MarineTraffic)
  • 12
    Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)→ Software-defined networking (SD-WAN) solutions (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco SD-WAN)
  • 13
    Navy Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS)→ ERP systems for logistics and supply chain management (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud)
  • 14
    Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)→ Secure communication and collaboration platforms (e.g., Signal, Wickr, secure enterprise messaging)
  • 15
    afloat networks such as CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services)→ Shipboard IT infrastructure and network solutions (e.g., Kongsberg Maritime, Wärtsilä)
To learn07

The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.

+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)+Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CEH, Security+)+Network security protocols and tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)+Network monitoring and analysis tools (Wireshark, Nmap)+Scripting languages (Python, Bash)+Business analysis and requirements gathering+Data modeling and database design
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/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5
P.01

Information Security Manager

$150K
High match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
  • — CISSP Certification
  • — Cloud Security Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
P.02

Network Architect

$140K
High match
High demand
Skills to develop
  • — CCNP or CCIE Certification
  • — Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
P.03

IT Project Manager

$120K
Good match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
  • — PMP Certification
  • — Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
P.04

Data Center Manager

$130K
Good match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
  • — Data Center Management Certification
  • — Vendor Management
P.05

Technical Sales Engineer

$110K
Moderate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
  • — Sales training
  • — Specific product knowledge
  • — Excellent communication skills
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 6425 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

System Modeling

As a Limited Duty Officer in the Information Professional Community, you create and maintain models of complex information and communication systems to understand dependencies and predict potential points of failure.

Transfers to

This ability to visualize and understand intricate systems translates directly to creating business process models or designing IT infrastructure in the civilian sector.

S.02

Resource Optimization

You're responsible for efficiently managing resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of data processing installations.

Transfers to

Your expertise in resource allocation and management is highly valuable in roles that require maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.

S.03

Procedural Compliance

You adhere to strict protocols and procedures to ensure the security, integrity, and reliability of information systems within the Naval Reserve.

Transfers to

Your commitment to following established procedures makes you well-suited for roles in regulated industries where adherence to standards is critical.

S.04

Situational Awareness

You maintain a constant awareness of the operational environment to anticipate potential disruptions and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.

Transfers to

This heightened awareness is essential for roles that require quick decision-making and problem-solving in dynamic situations.

/ 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 Process Analyst

SOC 13-1111

You've been modeling complex systems and optimizing resources; as a Business Process Analyst, you'll use those skills to analyze and improve business workflows, making companies more efficient and profitable.

Adjacent · Match

IT Risk Manager

SOC 11-3021

Your experience securing and maintaining information systems makes you an ideal IT Risk Manager. You've been identifying and mitigating risks in a high-stakes environment, and now you can apply that to protect businesses from cyber threats and data breaches.

Adjacent · Match

Logistics Manager

SOC 11-3071

You've been managing equipment, personnel, and budgets to support critical operations. As a Logistics Manager, you'll leverage those skills to oversee the supply chain, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Adjacent · Match
/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED
Academy

Information Professional Basic Officer Course

Naval Information Warfare Training Center, Virginia Beach
240hHours
6wkWeeks
ACECredit

Up to 6 semester hours in Information Technology or Computer Science

Topics · 6
  • Naval Communications
  • Information Warfare
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Network Architecture
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
  • Command and Control Systems
Partial coverage · 3
  • CompTIA Security+70%

    Study specific cryptography, network security, and risk management topics not explicitly covered in naval information systems.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)50%

    Focus on the PMI-specific project management methodologies, terminology, and documentation standards.

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)40%

    Study all eight domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) with a focus on areas such as legal, regulatory, compliance, and physical (datacenter) security in depth.

Recommended next · 03
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Adjacent
  • AWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAdjacent
  • ITIL 4 FoundationAdjacent
/ 07 · Systems Translation

What you ran, in their words.

Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.

Military SystemCivilian EquivalentDomain
Navy Information Technology (NIT)Enterprise IT infrastructure management (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft Azure)Operations
Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)Maritime domain awareness platforms (e.g., Pole Star, MarineTraffic)Networking
Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)Software-defined networking (SD-WAN) solutions (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco SD-WAN)Networking
Navy Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS)ERP systems for logistics and supply chain management (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud)Networking
Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)Secure communication and collaboration platforms (e.g., Signal, Wickr, secure enterprise messaging)Networking
afloat networks such as CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services)Shipboard IT infrastructure and network solutions (e.g., Kongsberg Maritime, Wärtsilä)Networking
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