Signals analyst vs classification analyst

The differences between signals analysts and classification analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a signals analyst and a classification analyst. Additionally, a classification analyst has an average salary of $72,047, which is higher than the $68,823 average annual salary of a signals analyst.

The top three skills for a signals analyst include technical analysis, technical reports and TS/SCI. The most important skills for a classification analyst are us customs, data entry, and government agencies.

Signals analyst vs classification analyst overview

	Signals Analyst	Classification Analyst
Yearly salary	$68,823	$72,047
Hourly rate	$33.09	$34.64
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	9,995	9,222
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Signals analyst vs classification analyst salary

Signals analysts and classification analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Signals Analyst	Classification Analyst
Average salary	$68,823	$72,047
Salary range	Between $45,000 And $104,000	Between $53,000 And $96,000
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Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between signals analyst and classification analyst education

There are a few differences between a signals analyst and a classification analyst in terms of educational background:

	Signals Analyst	Classification Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Signals analyst vs classification analyst demographics

Here are the differences between signals analysts' and classification analysts' demographics:

	Signals Analyst	Classification Analyst
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%	Male, 42.4% Female, 57.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 2.8% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 3.0% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between signals analyst and classification analyst duties and responsibilities

Signals analyst example responsibilities.

Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
Collect, analyze and process data in support of the FBI and NSA.
Subject matter expert of course of instruction design by NSA, producing technically proficient intermediate signals analysts.
Perform quality control measures in accordance with standardize DoD governing regulations and reporting guidance.
Create and publish graphical representation presentations and maps for ISR operations' pre-mission briefings.
Operate automated data processing equipment for SIGINT gathering and dissemination; specialize in initial, intermediate, and fusion analysis.

Classification analyst example responsibilities.

Lead inter-departmental cross-functional teams to select logistics providers.
Manage vendors and supervise campus project initiatives to provide infrastructure upgrades.
Maintain part #HTS classification database.
Develop a uniform commercial invoice for all types of commodities import by Avon.
Maintain databases of logistics information.
Coordinate classification and declassification equities with other DOD agencies.

Signals analyst vs classification analyst skills

Common signals analyst skills

Technical Analysis, 12%
Technical Reports, 11%
TS/SCI, 9%
MATLAB, 8%
Signals Analysis, 7%
National Security, 6%

Common classification analyst skills

US Customs, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Government Agencies, 9%
CBP, 7%
HTS, 5%
Import Export, 5%

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