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Information Professional Officer

U.S. Navy
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These careers bring the expertise in all facets of Information Operations, making sure our fleet is capitalizing on the information vulnerabilities of our adversaries. Candidates seeking careers in this field should preferably have a degree that focuses on areas of study such as international relations, political science, government, engineering, physical science, natural science, computer science or other academic fields related to intelligence.

INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL OFFICER

You lead your team of Information Systems Technicians to ensure the delivery of communications capabilities by operating, maintaining and securing our networks around the globe. Assist with top secret cyberwarfare missions and discover tactical and strategic advantages afloat and ashore. 

Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities 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
  • 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
  • Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians – Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

PAY AND BENEFITS

• From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary

• Free health insurance

• Free housing

• A retirement plan

• 30 days paid vacation per year

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Beyond professional credentials and certifications, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. 

Opportunities for further education within this platform include:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill

• Navy Tuition Assistance Program

• The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)

• Navy War College (NWC)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree

• U.S. citizen or equivalent

• Must be eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Officers in this community have opportunities to serve worldwide aboard ships, on bases and installations and in Joint Intelligence Centers such as the National Security Agency or the Pentagon.