What jobs can you get as a cryptologic linguist in the nation guard?

2020-08-01T01:57:05-04:00

I'm currently in the infantry and have been thinking about going crytpo in the national guard. My question is what job opportunities would be available to me while being a crypto in the guard? I have heard of people getting jobs with the CIA after their active duty contract as a crypto, but how do job opportunities differ as an active guardsman doing crypto?

Also, I know getting a job with the CIA or any government organization as a linguist, you must get at least a bachelors degree; what's the best degree to get coming from a crypto background with the intention of working for the government? (CIA, State Department, etc.)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2020 12:12 PM

2020-08-01T12:12:17-04:00

You wouldn't be an Active Guardan as a Crypto. AGR is a program you can apply to but not guaranteed. Going to school in the NG is not going to give you the experience you need to get a job in that field until many years later. If you want it as a career field I suggest you training into it on Active duty, get a couple years under your belt and then switch to a Reaerve or Active unit once one offers more career enhancing opportunities like schools