Navy Officer Subspecialty · Support
3130 Manpower and Personnel
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Manpower and personnel officers plan workforce requirements and manage personnel policies, assignments, and readiness information. They analyze staffing data, design organizational structures, and advise leaders on workforce capacity and utilization.
Core Skills
- workforce planning
- manpower modeling
- personnel policy analysis
- organizational design
- staffing and assignment management
- readiness reporting
- workforce data analysis
- career development planning
- executive personnel advising
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Intuit QuickBooks
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Career Growth
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Compensation Professional
Also Common
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
What the Work Involves
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Specialists
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
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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