Navy
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Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
3130
Manpower and Personnel
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
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
Common Certifications
- SHRM Certified Professional
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional
- Professional in Human Resources
- Senior Professional in Human Resources
- Professional in Talent Development
- Project Management Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM Certified Professional
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate
- Project Management Professional
Career Growth
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional
- Senior Professional in Human Resources
- Professional in Talent Development
- Certified Compensation Professional
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.