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0207 · USMC · Officer

Air Intelligence
Officer.

Marine Corps 0207 (Air Intelligence Officer). 480 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $75K–$95K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours480DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours recommended

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways5validated

Cert coverage2/5direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 0207 background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.

Sort · Match descending

/ 02 · Skill Bridge

The gap, named.

What 0207 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have07

01
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB)→ Defining system requirements and understanding operational environments.
02
Threat Analysis and Modeling→ Cybersecurity threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
03
Intelligence Collection Management→ Data acquisition and processing strategies.
04
All-Source Intelligence Fusion→ Data integration and analysis from disparate sources.
05
Adversarial Thinking→ Identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats in systems.
06
Situational Awareness→ Understanding complex situations and making informed decisions under pressure.
07
DCGS-MC, TEG, CAC2S, ISS, METMF→ Experience with analytical software, data visualization tools, and command and control systems.

To learn14

The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.

+Security engineering principles, network security, and cloud security basics+SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel)+Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)+Python for security automation+Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)+SQL for data querying and manipulation+Statistical analysis and data modeling+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) data analytics services+Systems analysis methodologies and requirements gathering+IT infrastructure and network architecture principles+Database management systems (DBMS) and data modeling+Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)+Technical documentation and communication best practices+Risk management and mitigation strategies

How VWC fits

Vets Who Code is a free, full-time software engineering accelerator for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. We close the fundamentals — terminal, web platform, AI tooling, portfolio projects — so the rest of this list becomes specialization, not square one.

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/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Intelligence Analyst

$85K

High match

High demand

P.02

Management Analyst

$90K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Business Process Improvement
— Data Analysis
— Consulting Skills

P.03

Market Research Analyst

$75K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Statistical Analysis
— Data Visualization
— Market Research Methodologies

P.04

Emergency Management Specialist

$78K

Moderate match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— Emergency Planning
— HAZMAT Training
— Incident Command System (ICS) Certification

P.05

Cybersecurity Analyst

$95K

Moderate match

Very high demand

Skills to develop

— Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
— Network Security
— Threat Analysis

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 0207 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Adversarial Thinking

As an air intelligence officer, you anticipate the moves of adversaries by analyzing their capabilities and intentions to inform strategic decisions and protect assets.

Transfers to

This skill translates into the ability to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats in business strategies, allowing you to develop robust countermeasures and secure competitive advantages.

S.02

System Modeling

You create detailed models of operational environments to understand complex relationships between various elements, aiding in planning and executing effective air operations.

Transfers to

In the civilian sector, this is akin to building financial, logistical, or operational models to predict outcomes, optimize processes, and improve decision-making.

S.03

Situational Awareness

Maintaining a high level of awareness about the operational environment is critical for anticipating threats, understanding mission impacts, and making quick adjustments in dynamic scenarios.

Transfers to

In civilian settings, this means you can quickly grasp complex situations, understand how different factors interact, and make informed decisions under pressure.

S.04

Rapid Prioritization

Quickly assessing and prioritizing intelligence requirements and operational needs under pressure, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to the most critical tasks.

Transfers to

This means you excel at making tough calls about what’s most important when time is short, a valuable trait in any fast-paced business.

/ 05 · Non-Obvious Matches

Roles the recruiter won't suggest.

Adjacent civilian roles your training maps to that conventional military-to-civilian advice tends to miss.

Business Continuity Planner

SOC 13-1199.05

You've been expertly trained in threat assessment and risk mitigation, which perfectly positions you to develop and implement strategies that ensure business operations continue under any circumstances.

Adjacent · Match

Fraud Investigator

SOC 13-2011

You've honed your skills in adversarial thinking and intelligence gathering, making you exceptionally capable of detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activities within an organization.

Adjacent · Match

Logistics Analyst

SOC 13-2081

You are adept at analyzing complex systems and optimizing resource allocation, skills that are highly transferable to managing and improving supply chain operations and logistics strategies.

Adjacent · Match

Market Research Analyst

SOC 19-3022

You've developed a keen eye for identifying patterns and understanding complex environments, which allows you to analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor strategies to inform business decisions effectively.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy