Army MOS · Support
38Z Civil Affairs Senior Sergeant
Overview
A Civil Affairs Senior Sergeant supervises, leads, or serves in a Civil Affairs unit that executes missions supporting national security objectives. The sergeant also serves as a Civil Affairs subject matter expert in an Army or Joint Service organization.
Minimum clearance: Secret at entry, TS/SCI to maintain
Core Skills
- stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- requirements gathering from civilian and government partners
- program and project management
- information collection and analysis
- report writing and briefing
- cross-cultural communication
- interagency and joint coordination
- policy and governance understanding
- team leadership and supervision
- conflict resolution and negotiation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Administration
- Training and Education
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) · Funded · Promotion points
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Communication Management Professional (CMP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded · Promotion points
Also Common
- Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance.
- Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
- Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
- Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
- Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Related Occupations
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Emergency Management Directors
- Project Management Specialists
- Financial Risk Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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