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15AX Air Force Operations Staff Officer
Overview
Air Force Operations Staff Officers develop and write Air Force and joint service programs and policies. They apply their operations background and knowledge of Air Force operational doctrine to satisfy mission objectives, and the specialty also includes operations analysts.
Core Skills
- operations planning and analysis
- policy and doctrine development
- data analysis and modeling
- requirements analysis
- joint and coalition operations coordination
- strategic and operational level planning
- staff officer coordination
- briefing and presentation
- technical writing
- decision support for senior leaders
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- Salesforce software
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Manager (CM)
Also Common
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- IIBA Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA-CBDA)
- PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Strategic Planning Professional (SPP)
What the Work Involves
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Related Occupations
- Data Scientists
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Software Developers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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