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Cyber Effects · Work role code 512

Analytic Support Officer

Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and responding to data using mathematics, programming, and domain knowledge in order to enable the unit to efficiently gain and exploit situational awareness; ensures analytic readiness, conducts analytic planning, executes analysis, and grows analytic capabilities.

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 408Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the development of a new application or modification of an existing application.Unassigned
  • 427Develop content for cyber defense tools.Unassigned
  • 461Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design application and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.Unassigned
  • 467Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software.Unassigned
  • 823Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.Unassigned
  • 850Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.Unassigned
  • 865Translate security requirements into application design elements including documenting the elements of the software attack surfaces, conducting threat modeling, and defining any specific security criteria.Unassigned
  • 1107Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata (e.g., CENTAUR).Unassigned
  • 1109Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools.Unassigned
  • 2009Provide input to the analysis, design, development or acquisition of capabilities used for meeting objectives.Unassigned
  • 2232Determine course of action for addressing changes to objectives, guidance, and operational environment.Unassigned
  • 2379BIdentify threats to Blue Force vulnerabilities.Unassigned
  • 2429Generate requests for information.Unassigned
  • 5640Utilize technical documentation or resources to implement a new mathematical, data science, or computer science method.Unassigned
  • 8117Implement and enforce DCO policies and procedures reflecting applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations (such as United States Code Titles 10 and 50).Unassigned
  • 8136Manage threat or target analysis of DCO information and production of threat information for networks and enclave environments.Unassigned
  • 8161Provide and maintain documentation for TTPs as inputs to training programs.Unassigned
  • 8284Collate, translate, illustrate and parse through data from multiple sources to better understand adversary activity.Unassigned

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 20Knowledge of complex data structures.Unassigned
  • 21Knowledge of computer algorithms.Unassigned
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 23Knowledge of computer programming principles such as object-oriented design.Unassigned
  • 38Knowledge of organization's enterprise information security architecture system.Unassigned
  • 40Knowledge of organization's evaluation and validation requirements.Unassigned
  • 61Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.Unassigned
  • 72Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.Unassigned
  • 81AKnowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.Unassigned
  • 82AKnowledge of network design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs.Unassigned
  • 87Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods.Unassigned
  • 90Knowledge of operating systems.Unassigned
  • 92BKnowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), Open System Interconnection Model (OSI)).Unassigned
  • 94Knowledge of parallel and distributed computing concepts.Unassigned
  • 102Knowledge of programming language structures and logic.Unassigned
  • 105Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code).Unassigned
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 114Knowledge of server diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques.Unassigned
  • 116Knowledge of software debugging principles.Unassigned
  • 118Knowledge of software development models (e.g., Waterfall Model, Spiral Model).Unassigned
  • 121Knowledge of structured analysis principles and methods.Unassigned
  • 127Knowledge of systems administration concepts.Unassigned
  • 139Knowledge of the common networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP), services (e.g., web, mail, Domain Name Server), and how they interact to provide network communications.Unassigned
  • 145Knowledge of the type and frequency of routine maintenance needed to keep equipment functioning properly.Unassigned
  • 181BKnowledge of how detection technologies are used to detect host and network-based intrusions.Unassigned
  • 270Knowledge of common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures in assigned area of responsibility (i.e., historical country-specific tactics, techniques, and procedures; emerging capabilities).Unassigned
  • 345Knowledge of web mail collection, searching/analyzing techniques, tools, and cookies.Unassigned
  • 904Knowledge of interpreted and compiled computer languages.Unassigned
  • 978AKnowledge of root cause analysis techniques.Unassigned
  • 1037AKnowledge of information technology (IT) risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.Unassigned
  • 1038Knowledge of local specialized system requirements (e.g., critical infrastructure systems that may not use standard information technology [IT]) for safety, performance, and reliability.Unassigned
  • 1072Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth, Zero Trust).Unassigned
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 3089Knowledge of how hubs, switches, routers work together in the design of a network.Unassigned
  • 3095Knowledge of internet network addressing (IP addresses, classless inter-domain routing, TCP/UDP port numbering).Unassigned
  • 3188Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (i.e., basic computer components of a network, types of networks, etc.).Unassigned
  • 3225Knowledge of data communications terminology (e.g., networking protocols, Ethernet, IP, encryption, optical devices, removable media).Unassigned
  • 3267Knowledge of deconfliction reporting to include external organization interaction.Unassigned
  • 3291Knowledge of how internet applications work (SMTP email, web-based email, chat clients, VOIP).Unassigned
  • 3348Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development.Unassigned
  • 3378Knowledge of methods and techniques used to detect various exploitation activities.Unassigned
  • 3407Knowledge of network security (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, honey pots, perimeter protection).Unassigned
  • 3410Knowledge of network topology.Unassigned
  • 3431Knowledge of OSI model and underlying network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP).Unassigned
  • 3441Knowledge of physical and logical network devices and infrastructure to include hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, etc.Unassigned
  • 3479Knowledge of security hardware and software options, including the network artifacts they induce and their effects on exploitation.Unassigned
  • 3480Knowledge of security implications of software configurations.Unassigned
  • 3508Knowledge of structure, approach, and strategy of exploitation tools (e.g., sniffers, keyloggers) and techniques (e.g., gaining backdoor access, collecting/exfiltrating data, conducting vulnerability analysis of other systems in the network).Unassigned
  • 3535Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols.Unassigned
  • 3651Knowledge of what constitutes a “threat” to a network.Unassigned
  • 4106Knowledge of analytic tools and techniques.Unassigned
  • 4412Knowledge of Command Structure.Unassigned
  • 4429Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and design principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, DMZ, and encryption).Unassigned
  • 4440Knowledge of DOD Component-level cybersecurity architecture.Unassigned
  • 4445Knowledge of existing cybersecurity principles, policies, and proceduresUnassigned
  • 4494Knowledge of mission required capabilities.Unassigned
  • 6240Knowledge of critical protocols (e.g., IPSEC, AES, GRE, IKE).Unassigned
  • 6311Knowledge of machine learning theory and principles.Unassigned
  • 6820Knowledge of network architecture concepts including topology, protocols, and components.Unassigned
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core
  • 7187Knowledge of basic concepts of calculus.Unassigned
  • 7188Knowledge of collection, transportation, and storage of data from multiple sources.Unassigned
  • 7189Knowledge of data processing.Unassigned
  • 7190Knowledge of descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode).Unassigned
  • 7192Knowledge of feature engineering.Unassigned
  • 7193Knowledge of graph theory terms and basic concepts.Unassigned
  • 7195Knowledge of linear algebra terms and representation of data in matrices.Unassigned
  • 7196Knowledge of mission required platforms.Unassigned
  • 7197Knowledge of probabilistic speaking and certainty.Unassigned
  • 7198Knowledge of program control structures.Unassigned
  • 7199Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.Unassigned
  • 7200Knowledge of red team tactics to anticipate adversary actions.Unassigned
  • 7201Knowledge of relevant active/approved operations.Unassigned
  • 7202Knowledge of relevant cyberspace authorities and strategic guidance.Unassigned
  • 7203Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of pertinent Higher HQ Staff.Unassigned
  • 7204Knowledge of secure coding techniques in reference to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.Unassigned
  • 7205Knowledge of the basics of cybersecurity controls (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, honey pots, perimeter protection).Unassigned
  • 7206Knowledge of the concepts of algorithmic efficiency.Unassigned
  • 7208Knowledge of the mission authorities and responsibilities of external critical mission partners.Unassigned
  • 7209Knowledge of the missions of DoD cyberspace forces.Unassigned

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 3Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.Unassigned
  • 154Skill in analyzing network traffic capacity and performance characteristics.Unassigned
  • 168Skill in conducting software debugging.Unassigned
  • 170Skill in configuring and optimizing software.Unassigned
  • 172Skill in creating and utilizing mathematical or statistical models.Unassigned
  • 174Skill in creating programs that validate and process multiple inputs including command line arguments, environmental variables, and input streams.Unassigned
  • 177Skill in designing countermeasures to identified security risks.Unassigned
  • 197Skill in discerning the protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and networks.Unassigned
  • 238ASkill in writing code in a currently supported programming language (e.g., Java, C++).Unassigned
  • 973ASkill in using code analysis tools.Unassigned
  • 1020ASkill in secure test plan design (e. g. unit, integration, system, acceptance).Unassigned
  • 3681Skill in applying analytical methods typically employed to support planning and to justify recommended strategies and courses of action.Unassigned
  • 3689Skill in applying various analytical methods, tools, and techniques (e.g., competing hypotheses; chain of reasoning; scenario methods; denial and deception detection; high impact-low probability; network/association or link analysis; Bayesian, Delphi, and Pattern analyses).Unassigned
  • 3794Skill in identifying cyber threats which may jeopardize organization and/or partner interests.Unassigned
  • 3816Skill in relevant programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, etc.).Unassigned
  • 4599Skill in analyzing endpoint collection data.Unassigned
  • 7210Skill in applying statistical models to data.Unassigned
  • 7211Skill in applying threat templates to information environment analysis to generate CCIR and NAI.Unassigned
  • 7213Skill in decomposing problems and identify constraints, assumptions, and limitations.Unassigned
  • 7214Skill in effectively communicating operational limitations, challenges and outcomes to higher echelons.Unassigned
  • 7215Skill in generating an Analytic Plan.Unassigned
  • 7216Skill in identifying and communicating operational risk to capability, platform or TTP.Unassigned
  • 7217Skill in maintaining situational awareness, demonstrating sound judgement and effective decision making in directing operational activities.Unassigned
  • 7218Skill in providing a systems understanding of the adversary through the identification and link analysis of physical, functional, or behavioral relationships within an operational environment.Unassigned

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 3030Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems.Unassigned
  • 3080Ability to use and understand complex mathematical concepts (e.g., discrete math).Unassigned
  • 4171Ability to analyze a finding of a compromise and develop a custom signature(s) and/or rule(s) to identify it throughout the networkUnassigned
  • 4172Ability to analyze adversarial avenues of approach on a mission-critical systemUnassigned
  • 4201Ability to characterize network traffic for trends and patterns.Unassigned
  • 4212Ability to Conduct flow data analysisUnassigned
  • 4237Ability to develop dashboards to better visualize dataUnassigned
  • 4238Ability to develop host-based IDS/IPS signatures and settingsUnassigned
  • 4238AAbility to oversee the development of host-based IDS/IPS signatures and ensuring all settings and signatures are updated.Unassigned
  • 4239Ability to develop the reporting and recording of discovered potentially malicious processes, libraries, and modules on a compromised systemUnassigned
  • 4242Ability to document findings of any anomalous connectionsUnassigned
  • 4256Ability to evaluate rogue/unauthorized systems on a networkUnassigned
  • 4273Ability to identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations.Unassigned
  • 6100Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.Unassigned
  • 7219Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources; communication.Unassigned
  • 7220Ability to facilitate analytics.Unassigned
  • 7221Ability to gather data and evidence.Unassigned
  • 7223Ability to validate analysis capabilities based on requirements.Unassigned
  • 7224Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.Unassigned

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