Turn rows of information into answers people can use. You might investigate why a service is slowing down, compare survey results or build a dashboard that makes a trend easy to see.
Official DCWF role 422 — Data Analyst: Analyzes and interprets data from multiple disparate sources and builds visualizations and dashboards to report insights.
The cyber connection: Security teams need analysts who can spot patterns in logs and explain the limits of the evidence. Protect private information when preparing reports.
Who this is for: Grades 9–12, college students and early career learners. DCWF describes the work performed; job titles and employer requirements can differ.
Data and AI careers benefit from understanding threats and protected information. These free activities from GamingForLearning.com build security awareness alongside the role-specific projects in Education Routes.
These related DCWF roles show different ways to work with data, AI and responsible technology.
Reference: DCWF 5.3, 09/25/2026. Role definition and Data/AI element: “Work Roles” tab. Selected core tasks, knowledge and skills: “DCWF Tool” tab, work role 422. Source workbook: (U) 2026-09-25 DCWF Tool v5.3.
Career routes, portfolio projects and example schedules are learning guidance. Certifications are suggested categories, not official DoD qualification claims.