Marine Corps MOS · Support
1751 Influence Specialist
Overview
An Influence Specialist plans and executes functions related to military information support, civil authorities information support, and civil affairs operations according to the assigned billet. The specialist deploys in a tactical psychological operations team or civil affairs team to employ information capabilities during military operations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- information operations planning support
- psychological operations (PSYOP) planning and execution support
- civil affairs and civil-military operations support
- target audience analysis
- message development and content review
- social media and information environment monitoring
- assessment and metrics development
- report writing and briefing
- cross-cultural communication
- stakeholder engagement and coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Open Source Intelligence
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
- Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
- Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
- Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
- Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
- Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
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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