Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
CG-SEI16 Acquisition Project Management
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Acquisition Project Management subspecialty officers manage and lead Coast Guard major acquisition projects. They balance cost, schedule, and performance, tailor acquisition regulations, and ensure systems delivered to the field are high quality, affordable, supportable, and effective.
Core Skills
- acquisition program management
- cost schedule performance control
- contractor management
- acquisition regulatory compliance
- systems delivery planning
- program risk management
- requirements management
- life cycle cost analysis
- integrated master scheduling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Atlassian JIRA
- SAP software
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Finance and Accounting
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
- Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) · Funded
- PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.
- Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
Related Occupations
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Procurement Clerks
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- General and Operations Managers
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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