Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-SEI14 International Affairs
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
International Affairs subspecialty officers coordinate and execute Coast Guard international engagements with foreign governments, US agencies, embassies, defense organizations, Coast Guard headquarters programs, and area or district staffs. They develop and influence engagement strategies, manage security assistance projects, negotiate agreements, support foreign military sales and capacity building, and serve with embassy country teams, joint staffs, and international organizations.
Core Skills
- international engagement planning
- foreign government liaison
- security assistance management
- foreign military sales
- international agreement negotiation
- interagency coordination
- embassy country team support
- maritime capacity building
- cross cultural communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
- Administration
- Legal Services
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Communication Management Professional (CMP)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
- Praxis Subject Assessment: French: World Language (5174)
Career Growth
- Praxis Subject Assessment: German: World Language (5183)
- Praxis Subject Assessment: Latin (5601)
- Praxis Subject Assessment: Spanish: World Language (5195)
Also Common
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
- Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
- Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
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- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
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Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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