MOS 2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief
MOS 2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief
MOS Description
Duties encompass all aspects of special intelligence communications including the utilization of equipment, conducting preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and the transmission and receiving of special intelligence via the defense special security communication system (DSSC). Maintains files, logs, and special intelligence communications related publications and performs other operational and administrative tasks.

National Certifications
You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.
You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.
As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.
You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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CompTIA Project+
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Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
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Certified Association Executive (CAE) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) | ![]() |
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Certified Manager (CM)
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
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GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
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CompTIA Security+ ce
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GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)
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PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Is Not In Demand | Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Is Not In Demand | Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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GIAC Certified Project Manager Certification (GCPM) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)
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Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand | INFORMS | ![]() |
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Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I) Is Not In Demand | Defense Intelligence Agency PMO (DIA) | ![]() |
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Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP) Is Not In Demand | INFORMS | ![]() |
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Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC) Is Not In Demand | Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)) | ![]() |
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GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Department of Defense (DoD) Certifications
Some of these credentials may be funded thru the Marine Corps COOL program. To find out, search for these credentials in the "National Certifications" tab and look for the icon.
Defense Intelligence Agency PMO Program
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a Department of Defense (DOD) combat support agency. The DIA produces, analyzes, and disseminates military intelligence information to combat and non-combat military missions. The DIA serves as the Nation’s primary manager and producer of foreign military intelligence and are a central intelligence producer and manager for the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and the Unified Combatant Command.
Additional information related to the DIA Certification Program (PMO) can be obtained from JWICS website.
The Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC) Program
The Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC) program is sponsored by the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)) to professionalize the defense intelligence workforce by establishing a common standard of the fundamental knowledge and skills expected of all who serve and support, and those who hope to serve and support, in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE).
The genesis of the IFPC program is based on the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General Report (No. DoDIG 2015-015), “Evaluation of DoD Intelligence Training and Education Programs for the Fundamental Competencies of the DoD Intelligence Workforce”. This report indicated the presence of critical skill gaps and a lack of knowledge and skill standards for entry-level/developmental intelligence professionals. To address these gaps and fulfill the recommendations of the report, a DIE Subject Matter Expert (SME) Working Group and the Certification Governance Council (CGC) collaborated to develop standards based on work and knowledge requirements common to the DIE components. Following a very successful pilot with volunteers from across the DIE, the IFPC Program Management Office (CPMO) was formally established to manage candidates and the testing and conferral processes.
The IFPC was designed as a complementary program to all other intelligence tradecraft certification programs. It is not a replacement for those programs, but instead serves as a foundation upon which the other DIE certifications are built.
State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
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The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0132 - Intelligence Series
- 0134 - Intelligence Aid and Clerk Series
- 0313 - Work Unit Supervising Series
- 0340 - Program Management Series
- 0344 - Management and Program Clerical and Assistance Series
- 0390 - Telecommunications Processing Series
- 0392 - General Telecommunications Series
- 0394 - Communications Clerical Series
- 1540 - Cryptography Series
- 1541 - Cryptanalysis Series
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief can be found below.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
2020: IT Specialist
Overview: This job series covers positions responsible for providing support, guidance, and expertise in various Information Technology (IT) functions. Specialty areas include IT Policy Planning, Information Security, Customer Support, Network Services, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Analyst, Applications Software, Operating Systems, Data Management, Internet and Systems Administration. Work performed by the IT specialist varies and is dependent on the job field of each IT specialist.
Duties at CBP: Work within this job series requires an Information Technology (IT) Specialist to perform a variety of duties that involve knowledge of a wide variety of IT application, systems, and methods; ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting IT system issues to include issues such as network, database, customer inquiries, and knowledge of IT system security regulations, policies and procedures. Typical work assignments vary based on parenthetical/job fields listed above but duties may include:
- Providing advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of IT issues;
- Planning, analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining and enhancing information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools;
- Assisting in the installation and integration of system patches, repairs, updates, and enhancements to ensure the delivery of IT services;
- Installing, configuring, integrating, troubleshooting, optimizing and maintaining customer hardware and software to maximize system availability and monitors network performance.
Locations: Various; DC Metro Area
Intelligence and Defense Careers
The IntelligenceCareers.gov website provides a portal to information on intelligence and defense related career opportunities to explore.
Intelligence Work
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 (NGA)
- Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Department of Homeland Security
In addition, there are other intelligence components within the U.S. Intelligence Community associated with the Departments of Energy and Treasury as well as all branches of the military services. 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.
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.
For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see: