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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

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.