Army MOS · Support
57A Simulations Operations Officer
Overview
A Simulations Operations Officer develops and operates simulation systems for equipment training, weapons systems training, and military operations. The officer advises commanders at all levels on integrating simulation systems into training plans.
Core Skills
- simulation systems design
- training systems integration
- requirements analysis
- project management
- systems engineering fundamentals
- scenario development and scripting
- data analysis and reporting
- stakeholder communication
- instructional design basics
- test and evaluation planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apache Cassandra
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- IT Management
- Software Development
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Information Professional (CIP) · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
Career Growth
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) · Funded
- Lean Silver Certification
- Lean Gold Certification
- Product Safety Engineer
- INCOSE CSEP
Also Common
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
Related Occupations
- Training and Development Specialists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Management Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
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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