Navy NEC · Support
791F Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Command Pay and Personnel Administrator represents the command on Navy personnel, pay, and travel policies and relays Sailor documents and information to the appropriate support organization. This administrator facilitates transactions, advises command personnel on policy changes, provides routing input to command leadership, and attends required meetings and training.
Core Skills
- personnel action processing
- military pay administration
- travel claim coordination
- policy interpretation
- document quality control
- case tracking
- customer service
- administrative briefing
- records management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Finance and Accounting
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate
Career Growth
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE)
What the Work Involves
- Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
- Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
- Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
- Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
- Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Specialists
- Human Resources Managers
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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