3044

Description

PMOS 3044 is a lateral move into the OCS career field. The PMOS integrates highly qualified enlisted Marines into the acquisition field whose mission is to deploy in support of the full range of military operations, as directed under the department of defense (DoD). Marines serving in this PMOS will be designated members of the Defense Acquisition Workforce and Contingency Contracting Force (CCF), which is governed under references (co) and (cp). Marines in this PMOS are equipped with the contracting fundamentals required to procure supplies and services for operations, exercises, contingencies, natural disasters, foreign training events, garrison environments, and advise senior leaders in business solutions and concepts. Supplies and services will be procured in accordance with governing regulations. Marines in this PMOS must have the ability to communicate effectively in order to interact with other branches of the DoD, civilian and military workforce, the commercial sector, host nations and their workforce. Marines in this PMOS may participate in formal apprenticeship programs leading to a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship refer to reference (bs) for specific information concerning the united services military apprenticeship program. Overall, Marines are required to operate independently, self-manage workloads, apply sound business management principles, fulfill acquisition workforce continuous learning requirements, and pursue higher education. Marines desiring lateral move into the 3044 MOS must submit a lateral move request in accordance with MCO 4200.34.