Army MOS · Support

MANAGER AR Manager

Overview

An Army Manager at grade E-5 or above may qualify for certain managerial credentials. The page displays those credentials in its Related Credentials section.

Core Skills

  • team leadership and supervision
  • performance management and coaching
  • workforce scheduling and tasking
  • process improvement and workflow optimization
  • resource and asset management
  • cross-functional coordination
  • reporting and metrics tracking
  • conflict resolution and counseling
  • training and development planning
  • basic budgeting and cost awareness

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
  • IT Management
  • Human Resources

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

Career Growth

  • Certified Manager (CM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • SHRM-CP

Also Common

  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

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

  • First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
  • Chief Executives
  • Industrial Production Managers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

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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