Description
Officer technical managers responsible for all photographic and other imaging systems and equipment. This includes still, motion picture, and video systems used in aerial, surface, and subsurface imaging. They plan and manage the operation of imaging commands and activities, combat camera groups, and aerial reconnaissance imaging systems; they develop, review, and maintain those annexes which deal with photographic and other imaging support matters to commanders, staffs, and subordinate units. They require an extensive photographic background and technical knowledge in all phases of imaging theory and technology, equipment, support equipment, image recording and processing, and employment of imaging systems in a tactical environment. They may serve as, but are not limited to serving as, staff officers for naval imaging management and policy; commanding officers, officer-in-charge of imaging centers, and as photographic imaging systems officers in various operational and staff billets.
Core Skills
- imaging systems lifecycle management
- digital asset management
- aerial and reconnaissance imaging operations
- IT and AV systems integration
- project and program management
- requirements gathering and documentation
- SOP and policy development
- team leadership and supervision
- training program development and delivery
- budgeting and resource allocation
- vendor and contract management
- quality assurance and standards compliance
- information security awareness
- cross-functional coordination with IT and operations
- technical report and briefing preparation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Adobe Certified Professional – Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Certified Professional – Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
- Apple Certified Pro – Final Cut Pro
- Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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