8041 Colonel, Ground

Core Skills

• strategic and operational planning
• large-unit and enterprise leadership
• risk and resilience management
• policy and governance development
• resource and budget management
• interagency and joint coordination
• organizational design and change management
• crisis and incident management
• stakeholder and executive communication
• talent management and mentoring

Civilian Career Paths

• Project Management
• Administration
• Human Resources

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.