Army MOS · Support
59A Strategist
Overview
A Strategist formulates departmental, Department of Defense, and United States Government positions on national security policy and national military strategy and provides assessments and recommendations to senior military and civilian decision makers. The strategist prepares or contributes to policy and theater strategy documents, relates national strategies to Army, joint, and multinational force requirements, and develops operational and strategic Army and joint warfighting concepts and doctrine.
Core Skills
- strategic planning and strategy development
- policy analysis and development
- national security and defense policy expertise
- operational research and analysis
- executive-level briefing and communication
- interagency coordination
- red teaming and alternative analysis
- writing policy and position papers
- scenario planning and wargaming
- decision support and advisory
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Administration
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Strategic Planning Professional (SPP)
- Lean Silver Certification
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) · Funded
Career Growth
- Strategic Management Professional (SMP)
- Lean Gold Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Related Occupations
- Chief Executives
- Administrative Services Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
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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