Navy Rating · Intelligence
780X Oceanography CWO
Overview
An Oceanography Chief Warrant Officer supervises, trains, and directs personnel who collect, process, analyze, exploit, and disseminate meteorological and oceanographic data. This officer plans and manages equipment, manpower, and other resources and may serve as a watch officer, division officer, training officer, deployable team lead, detachment officer-in-charge, or staff technical advisor.
Core Skills
- meteorological and oceanographic data analysis
- hydrographic survey planning and oversight
- data collection and quality control
- environmental modeling and forecasting support
- sensor and instrumentation operations oversight
- data processing and visualization
- technical report writing and briefing
- operations center watchstanding
- team leadership and training
- project and resource management
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Python
- R
- Structured query language SQL
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Power BI
Civilian Career Paths
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Environmental Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- GIS Fundamentals Foundation
- ArcGIS Pro Associate
- Certified Remote Sensing Technologist (ASPRS)
Career Growth
- Certified GIS/LIS Technologist
- Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM)
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
What the Work Involves
- Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
- Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
Related Occupations
- Data Scientists
- Industrial Ecologists
- Business Continuity Planners
- Project Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
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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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