INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL
Company: Navy
Location: La Grande
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
ABOUTEffective, 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 wartimeRESPONSIBILITIESAs 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 technologyWORK ENVIRONMENTInformation 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 globeTRAINING & ADVANCEMENTThose 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
OPPORTUNITIESBeyond 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 collegesPostgraduate 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 & REQUIREMENTSA 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.
Keywords: Navy, Kennewick , INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL, Other , La Grande, Washington
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