MOS 35G Imagery Analyst

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 35G. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Surveying and Mapping Technicians Business Operations Specialists Operations Research Analysts Training and Development Specialists

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 35G.

Common Certifications

There are no certifications directly related to MOS 35G. However, with additional study and experience soldiers in MOS 35G may be able to obtain certification in several occupational areas using their MOS training and experience as a foundation. For more information about the extent to which MOS 35G training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
	Certified Mapping Scientist, Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
	CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
OPSEC Professional Society (OPS)
	OPSEC Certified Professional (OCP)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 35G may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

Avaya Communication

• Avaya Certified Associate - Communication Networking    

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)        

Business Espionage Controls & Countermeasures Association

• Certified Confidentiality Officer  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)  

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)

• Audio-Video Distribution (AVD)  
• Certified Web Specialist (CWS)    

Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)  

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals

• Associate Computing Professional (ACP)      
• Certified Computing Professional (CCP)      

Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)

• Associate Certified Manager    
• Certified Administrative Manager - program suspended    
• Certified Manager (CM)    

Institute of Certified Records Managers

• Certified Records Manager (CRM)  

International Association of Administrative Professionals

• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)      

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)        
• Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)      

Microsoft Corporation

• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)    
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)    

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

• Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education

National Society of Professional Surveyors/American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

• Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Field Track (Levels II, III and IV)  
• Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Level I  
• Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Office Track (Levels II, III and IV)  

National Speakers Association

• Certified Speaking Professional

Professional Photographers of America

• Certified Electronic Imager (Videographer)  
• Certified Professional Photographer  

Project Management Institute

• Project Management Professional (PMP)    

Prometric (formerly Experior Assessments)

• Associate Technology Specialist (ATS)  

SANS Institute

• GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)  
• GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)  
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)  
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)  
• GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)  
• GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)  
• GIAC Information Security Officer (GISO)  
• GIAC Security Engineer (GSE)  
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)      
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)    
• GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)  

Society of American Value Engineers

• Associate Value Specialist  

Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

• Broadband Communications Engineer (BCE)  
• Broadband Communications Technician (BCT)  
• Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS)  
• Broadband Premises Specialist (BPS)  
• Broadband Premises Specialist Data Endorsement  
• Broadband Premises Specialist Video Endorsement  
• Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS)  
• Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist - Data Endorsement  
• Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist - Video Endorsement  
• Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)  

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Federal Licensure

Advanced/Specialized and Other Federal Licenses

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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Additional Information

There is a wide range of job opportunities available within the U.S. Intelligence Community for information technologists, scientists, engineers, and crypto-, signals and imagery analysts. Individuals leaving the military with training and experience in the intelligence area will find positions that closely align with their military training and experience. Agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community include:

• Defense Intelligence Agency
• National Security Agency
• National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
• Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Federal Bureau of Investigation

Click on the links above for details concerning current opportunities with these agencies. Due to the nature of these positions, U.S. citizenship and background checks are required. Other prerequisites may include age, medical or psychological examinations, and drug testing.

There are also a number of intelligence-related opportunities in the private sector. A portal to information on Intelligence and Defense Careers can be found at the Intelligence Career.com Web site.

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Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance. One option for advanced education is through the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Army Degree Program (SOCAD). There is an MOS 35G SOC Degree Program specific to your field.

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