Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · IT & Cyber
CG-SEI23 Operations Research and Data Analytics Professional
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Operations Research and Data Analytics officers apply advanced analytics and mathematical methods to support decision-making. They contribute to capability development, management assurance, and capability acquisition at field and staff levels.
Core Skills
- operations research
- predictive modeling
- statistical analysis
- optimization modeling
- data visualization
- decision analysis
- simulation modeling
- program evaluation
- advanced sql and python
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Python
- Structured query language SQL
- Tableau
- R
- SAS
- IBM SPSS Statistics
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Software Development
- Database Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- IIBA Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA-CBDA)
- Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
Career Growth
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) · Funded
- Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) · Funded
Also Common
- Strategic Planning Professional (SPP)
What the Work Involves
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
Related Occupations
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Project Management Specialists
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Software Developers
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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