Air Force AFSC · Support
16RX Planning and Programming Officer
Overview
Planning and Programming Officers develop and write Air Force, joint service, and combined plans. They design plans that incorporate Air Force doctrine and warfighting capabilities.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- strategic planning
- requirements analysis
- risk management and mitigation
- policy development and interpretation
- budgeting and resource allocation
- stakeholder engagement and communication
- project and program management
- data-driven decision making
- briefing and presentation skills
- cross-functional team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Atlassian Confluence
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- IT Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
What the Work Involves
- Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
- Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
- Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Software Developers
- Chief Executives
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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