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CG-SEI15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management

An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.

Overview

Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management subspecialty officers perform enterprise organizational functions, primarily at headquarters, involving budgeting and strategic, performance, and resource planning. They assess risk, evaluate policy, analyze programs and missions, measure performance and efficiency, conduct statistical analysis, and support executive decisions.

Core Skills

  • strategic planning
  • enterprise budget analysis
  • performance measurement
  • policy evaluation
  • program analysis
  • risk assessment
  • resource forecasting
  • statistical analysis
  • executive decision support

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • SAP software
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Structured query language SQL

Civilian Career Paths

  • Finance and Accounting
  • Administration
  • Project Management
  • Human Resources

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
  • Certified Government Financial Manager® (CGFM®)

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) · Funded
  • Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) · Funded
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Also Common

  • Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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 or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
  • Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
  • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.

Related Occupations

  • Credit Analysts
  • Personal Financial Advisors
  • Project Management Specialists
  • Chief Executives

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

Defense contractor jobs for CG-SEI15

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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