35F Intelligence Analyst

OverviewOn the battlefield, success depends on accurate and timely intelligence. As an Army National Guard Intelligence Analyst, you will play a key role in interpreting and exploiting information gathered from or about threats. Intelligence Analysts provide Guard personnel with insight about enemy forces and potential battle areas, using data from all intelligence disciplines to assess changes in enemy capabilities, vulnerabilities, and probable courses of action. You'll gain Military Intelligence training, education, and a security clearance that could open doors to rewarding career opportunities with other intelligence agencies.Key ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties of the Intelligence Analyst may include:Preparing all-source intelligence products to support the combat commanderAssessing the significance and reliability of incoming intelligence collectionProcessing incoming reports and messagesEstablishing and maintaining systematic, cross-referenced intelligence records and filesIntegrating incoming information with current intelligence holdingsPreparing and maintaining enemy situational graphicsAdditional DutiesProviding ISR synchronization supportSkills You'll LearnCritical thinkingProficiency with sophisticated mapping tools, intelligence networks, and systems to identify evolving threats on the battlefieldUsing premier digital and analytical tools to gather information and create products for commandersHelpful SkillsAnalytical thinking and the ability to gather relevant informationInterest in reading maps and chartsTraining & CompensationIn the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance and certifications. Job training for an Intelligence Analyst consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in intelligence gathering. Completing your initial entry training could also lead to additional college credit. Most non-prior service candidates initially earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.BenefitsPaid trainingEarn a security clearanceMonthly paycheckMontgomery GI Bill supportFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent loan repayment program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableRequirementsMilitary enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements#J-18808-Ljbffr

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