8003 General Officer

Core Skills

• strategic planning and execution
• large-scale operations leadership
• budgeting and resource allocation
• policy development and governance
• stakeholder and executive communication
• organizational change management
• crisis management and decision making
• interagency and cross-functional coordination
• talent management and mentoring
• compliance and oversight

Civilian Career Paths

• Project Management
• Administration
• Training and Education

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
• Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.