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What the translation looks like
How it reads in service
Conducted SIGINT collection operations across multiple frequency bands in support of fleet tasking
How a hiring manager reads it
Managed real-time data acquisition operations across distributed sensor networks, processing 500+ data streams daily to produce actionable analytical reports for senior leadership
Roles this background maps to
Median pay, BLS OEWS May 2024
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Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) is the Navy's signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection rating. CTRs operate sophisticated electronic collection equipment to intercept, locate, and identify electromagnetic emissions. They work aboard aircraft like the EP-3E Aries II (now decommissioned) and the P-8A Poseidon, at shore-based collection sites, and in shipboard SIGINT suites managing systems like the AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare suite and various CLASSIC collection platforms.
The CTR training pipeline begins at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida. After completing the foundational course, CTRs receive follow-on training specific to their platform assignment — airborne, afloat, or shore-based. Key duty stations include NSA Fort Meade (Maryland), NIOC Hawaii (Kunia), NIOC Misawa (Japan), NIOC Georgia (Fort Eisenhower), and various fleet assignments aboard destroyers, cruisers, and carriers.
What separates CTRs from other intelligence ratings is the hands-on, real-time nature of the work. CTIs are linguists who translate intercepted communications. CTNs operate in cyber and network defense. CTRs are the ones physically operating collection receivers, managing signal environments, performing direction finding, and building electronic order of battle. They understand RF propagation, antenna theory, signal modulation, and collection management at a level that translates directly into civilian SIGINT, electronic warfare, and telecommunications careers.
BMR has built more than 55,000 resumes and CTRs are some of the highest-converting cleared analyst hires we see — NSA, DIA, and DoD SIGINT programs hire CTRs out of uniform when the resume actually translates the collection workflow into civilian language. The TS/SCI gets the interview; the analytical structure lands the offer. — Brad Tachi, Navy Diver veteran & BMR founder
The number that decides most of this: how does civilian pay compare to what the paycheck looks like now?
Navy mid-career
$58K to $82K
E-5 to E-7 total comp: base plus BAH, BAS and the tax advantage.
Civilian Cryptologic Technician Collection
$64K to $130K
BLS median across the direct-match civilian roles on this page.
Federal, GS-9 to GS-13
$58K to $120K
2 matching GS series, plus locality pay and step increases.
About 59% higher on average
Civilian roles for Cryptologic Technician Collections pay about $41K more than mid-career enlisted total comp.
Military comp is approximate and moves with location and dependents. Civilian is the BLS median. Federal includes locality pay. The real number depends on duty station, family status, GS step and overtime.
CTRs carry a TS/SCI clearance and hands-on experience with classified collection systems — two assets that open doors across the defense-intelligence industry immediately. The civilian SIGINT and electronic warfare sector is built around government contracts, and cleared professionals with operational collection experience are in constant demand.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024), the median annual wage for information security analysts is $124,910 (SOC 15-1212). Computer network architects earn a median of $130,390 (SOC 15-1241). These are the two broadest BLS categories that capture SIGINT-adjacent civilian work, though many CTR-specific roles — SIGINT analyst, collection manager, electronic warfare specialist — fall under "Computer Occupations, All Other" (SOC 15-1299) or are not tracked separately because they exist primarily within classified programs.
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers earn a median of $64,310 (SOC 49-2022), which is relevant for CTRs interested in the RF hardware and antenna systems side of their training rather than the intelligence analysis path.
The defense-intelligence contractor market is where former CTRs command the highest salaries. Companies like NSA (as a civilian employee), Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI International, Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon (RTX) actively recruit cleared SIGINT professionals. Many of these positions pay well above BLS medians because the TS/SCI clearance and operational experience are prerequisites that cannot be trained in a classroom.
| Civilian job title | Industry | BLS median salary | Outlook | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security AnalystO*NET 15-1212.00 | Cybersecurity / Defense | $124,910 | Much faster than average (33%) | strong |
| SIGINT Analyst / Collection ManagerO*NET 15-1299.09 | Defense / Intelligence | $124,910 | Much faster than average | strong |
| Computer Network ArchitectO*NET 15-1241.00 | Technology / Telecommunications | $130,390 | About as fast as average | moderate |
| Computer Systems AnalystO*NET 15-1211.00 | Technology / Government | $103,790 | About as fast as average | moderate |
| Telecommunications Equipment InstallerO*NET 49-2022.00 | Telecommunications | $64,310 | Little or no change | moderate |
| Database AdministratorO*NET 15-1242.00 | Technology / Government | $104,620 | About as fast as average | moderate |
| Electronic Warfare SpecialistO*NET 15-1212.00 | Defense / Aerospace | $124,910 | Much faster than average | strong |
The largest single employer of former CTRs as civilians. SIGINT collection, analysis, and mission management positions. Apply through IntelligenceCareers.gov 6-12 months before separation.
Major defense contractor with extensive SIGINT and cybersecurity programs. Thousands of cleared positions across Fort Meade, Northern Virginia, and San Antonio.
Provides SIGINT, EW, and cyber solutions to the intelligence community. Known for hiring former cryptologic technicians for mission-direct support contracts.
One of the largest defense IT contractors. Extensive signals intelligence, C4ISR, and electronic warfare programs. Strong presence at Fort Meade and across IC hubs.
Builds and maintains SIGINT collection systems, EW platforms, and space-based collection assets. Hires CTRs for both operational support and systems engineering roles.
Develops electronic warfare systems, radar, and signals processing equipment. CTRs who operated Raytheon-built systems (including AN/SLQ-32 variants) have a direct connection to hiring managers.
Electronic warfare and SIGINT systems development. EW pod programs, shipboard EW suites, and intelligence solutions. Strong presence in the DC metro area and New Hampshire.
IT and intelligence solutions for the Department of Defense. SIGINT processing, data analytics, and mission support contracts across IC facilities.
Cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and mission-critical IT. Strong SIGINT and EW support contracts. Recently acquired by Carlyle Group but continues federal contract work.
Communications, electronic warfare, and ISR systems. Builds collection and EW equipment that CTRs have operated — knowledge of the systems is a hiring advantage.
Major telecom providers that value RF engineering and telecommunications expertise. CTRs who want to leave defense entirely can leverage antenna, signal propagation, and networking knowledge.
FBI Intelligence Analysts support counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cyber investigations. TS/SCI clearance and SIGINT background are assets. Apply through USAJobs or FBI careers directly.
Cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and communications security positions across DHS components including CISA, CBP, and ICE. Veterans Preference applies.
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“I am wrapping up a 21 year Naval career, all of which was working on fighters. I had picked up a job as a contractor for a company on the same base I’ve been at for the last ten years. I submitted that resume while on deployment and it worked great. Thanks again Brad. Dave ”
David · Chief Petty Officer (E-7) · Navy · Aviation
CTRs have strong alignment with federal career paths across the intelligence community, Department of Defense, and civilian agencies that need signals analysis, IT security, and technical collection expertise. The TS/SCI clearance and specialized training make CTRs competitive for positions that many civilian applicants cannot access.
Start your federal job search at USAJobs.gov and use the "Veterans" hiring path filter. Build your federal resume at BMR's federal resume builder — federal resumes follow different formatting rules than private sector. Veterans' Preference gives you 5 or 10 extra points on hiring assessments.
| Series | Federal job title | Typical grades | Match | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-0132 | Intelligence | GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 | 5 of 5 | View details |
| GS-0856 | Electronics Technician | GS-7, GS-9 | 3 of 5 | View details |
Federal raters match your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement. BMR writes the federal format for any GS series above, with the hours per week and supervisor detail a rater looks for.
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Not everyone stays in a related field. These paths run on the transferable half of the job: leadership, risk, logistics, planning.
CTRs plot and correlate emitters across a battlespace. Mapping the physical world from imagery and sensor data uses the same spatial reasoning and obsession with precise position.
Transfers: Spatial pattern recognition, Geolocation and direction-finding intuition, Sensor and imagery interpretation, Precision plotting of dispersed data.
How to get there: A bachelor's in geography, GIS, or surveying, plus GIS software proficiency (Esri ArcGIS). A GISP certification strengthens candidacy for mapping firms and government agencies.
BLS OEWS May 2024 · 3% (As fast as average)
CTRs read radar returns and spectral data to predict activity. Meteorology is the same discipline aimed at the atmosphere: read the sensors, find the pattern, forecast what comes next.
Transfers: Radar and sensor data interpretation, Detecting patterns in noisy signals, Real-time monitoring under time pressure, Forecasting from incomplete data.
How to get there: A bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is the entry standard. The GI Bill covers most programs; the National Weather Service and private firms hire forecasters.
BLS OEWS May 2024 · 7% (Faster than average)
The waveform and spectrum analysis a CTR does on RF signals is mathematically the same work geophysicists do on seismic and electromagnetic data to map what lies underground.
Transfers: Signal and spectrum analysis, Interpreting waveform data, Structured analytic methodology, Locating sources from sensor returns.
How to get there: A bachelor's in geology or geophysics; many energy and environmental roles prefer a master's. The signal-processing background transfers directly into geophysical data interpretation.
BLS OEWS May 2024 · 5% (Faster than average)
CTRs apply structured analysis to turn raw collection into assessments. Market research applies the same rigor to consumer and competitive data to drive business strategy.
Transfers: Structured analytic techniques, Extracting signal from noisy data, Hypothesis testing, Briefing findings to decision-makers.
How to get there: A bachelor's in marketing, statistics, or business. Proficiency in survey tools and statistical software (SPSS, R) plus a portfolio of analysis opens the door.
BLS OEWS May 2024 · 8% (Faster than average)
A CTR's habit of building rigorous, repeatable collection methods maps directly to designing valid survey instruments and defending data quality for research firms and agencies.
Transfers: Structured methodology design, Data quality and error detection, Statistical analysis, Bias identification.
How to get there: A bachelor's in social science, statistics, or methodology. A master's with survey-research coursework opens senior and academic positions.
BLS OEWS May 2024 · 4% (As fast as average)
CTRs reduce a chaotic signal environment to actionable patterns. Operations research formalizes that into mathematical models that optimize logistics, scheduling, and resource decisions.
Transfers: Modeling complex systems, Optimization under constraints, Quantitative pattern analysis, Translating data into recommendations.
How to get there: A bachelor's in math, engineering, or analytics; a master's for senior roles. The analytical and modeling instincts CTRs build transfer with targeted coursework in optimization.
BLS OEWS May 2024 · 23% (Much faster than average)
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If you are applying to NSA, a defense contractor SIGINT program, or another intelligence community position, your CTR terminology translates directly. Recruiters in those spaces know what collection management means, what direction finding is, and what a SIGINT watch floor looks like. You do not need this section.
This section is for CTRs targeting careers outside of the intelligence community — project management, IT, cybersecurity, telecommunications, or general corporate roles where the hiring manager has never heard of SIGINT, ELINT, or electronic order of battle. The translations below reframe CTR experience for non-IC audiences.
Before, in service
Conducted SIGINT collection operations across multiple frequency bands in support of fleet tasking
After, on the resume
Managed real-time data acquisition operations across distributed sensor networks, processing 500+ data streams daily to produce actionable analytical reports for senior leadership
Before, in service
Maintained and updated electronic order of battle database for assigned AOR with 2,000+ emitter entries
After, on the resume
Built and maintained a competitive intelligence database of 2,000+ entries, tracking signal patterns, system capabilities, and operational status to support strategic decision-making
Before, in service
Supervised 8-person SIGINT watch team during 12-hour rotational shifts with zero collection gaps
After, on the resume
Managed 8-person 24/7 operations team, maintaining continuous monitoring coverage across 12-hour shifts with zero data gaps and 99.9% system uptime
Before, in service
Coordinated collection requirements across 4 platforms to satisfy 15+ standing intelligence requirements
After, on the resume
Coordinated data collection requirements across 4 technical teams to satisfy 15+ concurrent stakeholder requests, prioritizing resources based on urgency and impact
Before, in service
Performed direction finding on priority signals using shipboard DF systems and cross-fixed with shore assets
After, on the resume
Performed RF signal geolocation using multi-platform triangulation methods, achieving location accuracy within published tolerances and reducing identification timelines by 30%
Before, in service
Produced 200+ SIGINT reports per quarter that were disseminated to theater and national-level consumers
After, on the resume
Authored 200+ technical analytical reports per quarter, synthesizing complex data into actionable findings for senior executives and cross-functional teams
Before, in service
Led pre-mission briefs and post-mission debriefs for airborne collection sorties with 12-person crew
After, on the resume
Led project kickoff meetings and post-project reviews for 12-person cross-functional teams, documenting lessons learned and implementing process improvements that reduced turnaround time by 15%
Before, in service
Managed COMSEC material accounting and enforced OPSEC procedures for 50+ personnel across the command
After, on the resume
Managed information security compliance program for 50+ users, conducting audits, enforcing data handling policies, and maintaining 100% accountability of sensitive materials
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RecommendedCost $330 examTime 3-6 months studyGI Bill eligibleIndustry standard networking certification. CTRs who understand network architecture and signal routing have a head start on the networking concepts. Opens doors at telecom companies and IT departments.
RecommendedCost $50 - $100 examTime 1-2 months studyRequired for many telecommunications positions involving RF equipment maintenance and operation. CTR understanding of RF propagation and antenna theory gives a strong advantage on this exam.
BeneficialCost $350 - $400 examTime 2-3 months studyGI Bill eligibleFoundational networking cert. Good stepping stone before CCNA. Covers network operations and troubleshooting that CTRs performed on collection system networks.
RequiredCost $350 - $400 examTime 2-3 months studyGI Bill eligibleDoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline. The most in-demand cybersecurity entry cert. CTRs already understand threat environments and signals — Security+ formalizes it for civilian employers. Required for many DoD IT positions.
RecommendedCost $1,199 examTime 3-4 months studyGI Bill eligiblePenetration testing and vulnerability assessment. Complements Security+ for offensive security roles. CTR understanding of signal interception provides a conceptual foundation for network exploitation.
RecommendedCost $749 examTime 4-6 months studyGI Bill eligibleGold standard for senior cybersecurity roles. Requires 5 years experience (1 year waived with relevant degree). Senior CTRs may qualify with military experience toward the requirement. BLS median for info security analysts: $124,910.
BeneficialCost $300 - $500 (subscription)Time 3-6 monthsGI Bill eligibleTeaches SQL, R, Tableau, and data analysis methodology. CTRs who analyzed signal data and produced intelligence reports have applicable analytical skills. Good bridge to private sector analytics roles.
BeneficialCost $250 examTime 1-2 months studyGI Bill eligibleData visualization certification. Intelligence reporting and data presentation skills transfer directly. Growing demand across government and private sector analytics positions.
RequiredCost Free (build at bestmilitaryresume.com)Time 1-2 hoursFederal resumes follow different rules than private sector — 2 pages max, specific formatting. Start 6 months before separation. Veterans Preference gives you 5-10 extra points on hiring assessments.
BeneficialCost Free (online)Time 2-4 weeksFree online courses that strengthen federal applications. Complete IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800. Useful for DHS and emergency management positions.
RecommendedCost $370 - $420 examTime 2-3 months studyGI Bill eligibleBehavioral analytics and threat detection cert. Bridges the gap between SIGINT analysis and civilian cybersecurity analysis. DoD 8570 compliant. More analysis-focused than Security+.
BeneficialCost $2,499 exam (courses extra)Time 2-4 monthsGI Bill eligibleHighly respected in the SIGINT and cybersecurity community. SANS courses are expensive but GI Bill covers many. GIAC certifications carry significant weight with intelligence community employers.
RecommendedCost $555 exam (PMI member)Time 3-6 months studyGI Bill eligibleIndustry gold standard. CTRs who managed collection operations, coordinated multi-platform missions, or supervised SIGINT watch floors have documented project management hours that count toward PMP eligibility.
BeneficialCost $300 exam (PMI member)Time 2-3 months studyGI Bill eligibleEntry-level PM cert for CTRs who do not yet have enough hours for PMP. Good stepping stone. No experience requirement — just 23 hours of PM education.
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SkillBridge Programs: Several defense contractors and intelligence community support companies participate in DOD SkillBridge, allowing CTRs to work civilian intelligence roles during their last 180 days of service. Search the SkillBridge database for current SIGINT and intelligence analysis openings. Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI, and Leidos have historically participated. SkillBridge guide for veterans.
NSA Civilian Employment: NSA is the largest single employer of former cryptologic technicians. Apply directly through IntelligenceCareers.gov. Your TS/SCI and operational experience put you ahead of most civilian applicants. Start applications 6-12 months before separation.
ClearanceJobs: ClearanceJobs.com lists positions that require active security clearances. With a TS/SCI, you have access to the highest-paying cleared positions. Your clearance stays active for up to 24 months after separation if not renewed — start searching before it lapses. What your clearance is worth in salary.
Intelligence Community Professional Associations: Join the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) for networking events, job fairs, and industry connections. AFCEA chapters near intelligence hubs (Fort Meade, Northern Virginia, San Antonio) are particularly active.
Cybersecurity Certifications: CompTIA Security+ is the baseline cert for IT security roles and is DoD 8570 compliant. CTRs already understand threat analysis and signals — Security+ formalizes that for civilian employers. Cybersecurity certs for veterans. Beyond Security+, look at CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CISSP for senior roles.
Project Management: The PMP certification (PMI) opens doors across every industry. CTRs who managed collection operations, coordinated multi-platform missions, or supervised watch floors have documented project management hours. PMP certification for veterans.
Telecommunications: CTRs who want to leverage their RF and antenna knowledge outside of intelligence can target telecommunications companies. FCC licenses and vendor-specific certifications (Cisco CCNA, for example) bridge the gap between military SIGINT equipment and civilian telecom infrastructure.
Federal Employment (USAJobs): Create your USAJobs profile immediately. Use the "Veterans" hiring path. Key agencies for former CTRs beyond NSA: FBI, DHS, DOE, and Treasury. Federal resumes are 2 pages max — build yours here. How to write a federal resume.
Veteran Networking: American Corporate Partners (ACP) provides free mentorship from corporate executives. You get paired with someone in your target industry. ACP is legitimate and completely free for veterans.
Education Benefits: Your GI Bill covers professional certifications, degree programs, and trade schools. Many cybersecurity and IT programs are GI Bill approved. Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to verify program approval before enrolling.
Clearance Leverage: A TS/SCI clearance is worth a salary premium of $10,000-$30,000+ depending on the role and location. Clearance status after separation — know the timelines so yours does not lapse.
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CTRs operate collection equipment to intercept and locate electromagnetic signals — they are the hands-on SIGINT collectors. CTIs are linguists who translate intercepted foreign language communications. CTNs work in cyber and computer network operations. All three are part of the Navy cryptologic community but have very different day-to-day jobs and civilian career paths. CTRs translate best into SIGINT analysis, electronic warfare, RF engineering, and telecommunications roles.
BLS does not track SIGINT analyst or collection manager as a separate occupation. The closest BLS categories are information security analysts (median $124,910, SOC 15-1212) and computer network architects (median $130,390, SOC 15-1241). Many CTR-specific roles at defense contractors and intelligence agencies fall under these categories or under Computer Occupations All Other (SOC 15-1299). Cleared SIGINT positions with TS/SCI often pay above these medians because the clearance and operational experience are hard to find on the open market.
Extremely valuable. A TS/SCI clearance saves employers $10,000-$50,000+ in investigation costs and 6-18 months of processing time. Defense contractors, intelligence agencies, and some financial institutions require or prefer cleared candidates. Your clearance stays active for up to 24 months after separation if not renewed, so start your job search before it lapses. Sites like ClearanceJobs.com list positions specifically requiring active clearances.
Many former CTRs build successful careers outside the intelligence community. The strongest pivot paths include project management (BLS median $100,750), IT and cybersecurity (BLS median $124,910 for info security analysts), telecommunications, and management consulting (BLS median $101,190 for management analysts). Your transferable skills — data analysis, pattern recognition, technical writing, team coordination, working under time pressure — are valued across industries. See the Career Change Paths section for specific entry paths and certifications.
For defense contractor and intelligence community positions, your TS/SCI clearance and operational experience often matter more than a degree. Many cleared SIGINT positions list a degree as preferred but accept equivalent experience — and CTR service qualifies. For non-intelligence careers like cybersecurity or IT, certifications (Security+, CEH, CISSP) can substitute for or complement a degree. If you use your GI Bill for a degree, computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, or data analytics align best with CTR skills.
Veterans Preference gives you 5 points (honorable discharge) or 10 points (disabled veteran) on federal hiring assessments. For intelligence community positions at NSA, DIA, NGA, and other agencies, many positions use Direct Hire Authority which can expedite hiring. Apply through IntelligenceCareers.gov for IC positions and USAJobs.gov for broader federal roles. Start applying 6 months before separation — federal hiring is slow. Build your federal resume at bestmilitaryresume.com — federal resumes follow different rules than private sector.
Depends on your target career. For SIGINT and cybersecurity: CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 baseline, widely recognized), then CEH or CISSP for senior roles. For project management: start PMP prep — your collection operations and mission management hours likely count toward the experience requirement. For telecommunications: Cisco CCNA or FCC licenses. For any federal job: get your USAJobs profile set up and federal resume built 6 months before separation. Universal: keep your First Aid/CPR current.
For intelligence community and defense contractor work: the Baltimore-Washington corridor (NSA Fort Meade, Northern Virginia) is the largest hub by far. San Antonio (NSA Texas, 16th Air Force) is growing quickly. Hawaii (NIOC Hawaii/Kunia) has positions but fewer than the East Coast. Augusta, Georgia (NSA Georgia/Fort Eisenhower) is another cluster. For non-intelligence careers, any major metro works, but these IC hubs give you the best leverage on your clearance and specialized experience.
Yes — and you should. Start 12 months before your EAOS. At 180 days out, you may be eligible for DOD SkillBridge to work full-time at a civilian company while still receiving military pay. At minimum: have your resume ready 6 months out, start networking on LinkedIn and at AFCEA events 6 months out, apply to federal and IC positions 6 months out (hiring is slow), and talk to your IWTC or NIOC career counselor about transition resources. Use terminal leave strategically — it is your transition runway.
Focus on transferable skills, not classified details. Instead of saying you intercepted foreign signals, say you monitored and analyzed real-time data streams to identify patterns and produce actionable reports under tight deadlines. Instead of collection management, say you coordinated multi-source data acquisition across distributed teams. Quantify everything — team sizes, number of reports produced, systems managed, training programs led. The intelligence work is interesting context, but the analytical and leadership skills are what get you hired outside the IC.
Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Career data from O*NET OnLine.
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