Description
Serves in positions at multiple levels within the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. Government, to include high-level staff positions within the Armed Forces and government agencies, and within Army schools and colleges. Formulates departmental, DOD and U.S. Government positions on national security policy and national military strategy. Provides assessments and recommendations to senior military and civilian decision-makers related to national security. Prepares or contributes to key policy documents or strategy for a theater of operations. Relates national security and national military strategies to Army, joint and multinational force requirements. Develops operational and strategic level Army and joint warfighting concepts and doctrine.
Core Skills
- strategic planning and strategy development
- policy analysis and development
- national security and defense policy expertise
- risk assessment and mitigation
- operational research and analysis
- executive-level briefing and communication
- interagency coordination
- red teaming and alternative analysis
- qualitative and quantitative analysis
- writing policy and position papers
- stakeholder engagement
- change management
- scenario planning and wargaming
- enterprise governance and oversight
- decision support and advisory
Common Certifications
- PMP
- CAP
- SHRM-CP
- CGFM
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.