Officer Subspecialty
CG-SEI16
Acquisition Project Management
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Acquisition Project Management Subspecialty Officers manage and lead all Coast Guard major acquisitions projects. The fundamental responsibilities of Acquisition Project Management Subspecialty Officers are to balance the many factors that influence cost, schedule, and performance of acquisition projects. Acquisition Project Management Subspecialty Officers interpret and tailor acquisition regulations and ensure high quality, affordable, supportable, and effective systems are delivered to the field.
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
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification
- Professional Contract Management Certification (CPCM)
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
- Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
- Microsoft Project training
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Contract Management Certification (CPCM)
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.