Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
0511 Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Planning Specialist
Overview
Marine Air Ground Task Force Planning Specialists provide functional support for force deployment planning and execution, joint combat capability assessment, and global force management. They update plans with established automated data processing tools and coordinate the execution of force deployment plans.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- force deployment planning
- operations research and analysis
- data analysis
- database management concepts
- project coordination
- documentation and technical writing
- briefing and presentation
- cross-functional coordination
- attention to detail
- time-sensitive decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- IT Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- CompTIA Data+ · Funded
- CompTIA Project+
Career Growth
- CompTIA DataAI
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
Also Common
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
What the Work Involves
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
- Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Data Scientists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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