Army MOS · Medical

65X Specialist Allied Operations

Overview

A Specialist Allied Operations officer serves in a variety of staff positions throughout the Army Medical Department. The officer performs this duty assignment as a Specialist Corps officer without regard to a specific Specialist Corps specialty.

Core Skills

  • staff operations and planning
  • policy analysis and implementation
  • project management
  • data collection and analysis
  • process improvement
  • briefing and presentation
  • cross-functional coordination
  • requirements analysis
  • report writing
  • stakeholder engagement

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Apache Maven
  • Autodesk Revit

Civilian Career Paths

  • Public Health
  • Administration
  • Project Management
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Board Certification as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG)
  • Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)
  • Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)
  • Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
  • Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)

Career Growth

  • Board-Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
  • Board-Certified Clinical Electrophysiologic Clinical Specialist
  • Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
  • Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
  • Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy · Funded

What the Work Involves

  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
  • Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
  • Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
  • Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
  • Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.

Related Occupations

  • Health Informatics Specialists
  • Health Education Specialists
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Social and Community Service Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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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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