Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
1706 Maritime Space Officer
Overview
A Maritime Space Officer advises on integrating space effects and capabilities into Fleet Marine Force operations. The officer plans and employs space capabilities, coordinates space operations with a unit's scheme of maneuver, evaluates friendly and adversary capabilities, and executes approved space activities.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- space operations planning
- satellite communications fundamentals
- joint and coalition operations planning
- intelligence integration
- electromagnetic spectrum management
- risk assessment and mission analysis
- briefing and executive communication
- staff and policy writing
- cross functional team leadership
- requirements definition and capabilities integration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Satellite Communications
- Telecommunications
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
What the Work Involves
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems 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.
- Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Data Scientists
- Computer Systems Analysts
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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