Navy NEC · Intelligence

850A Advance Operational Support Specialist

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An Advance Operational Support Specialist manages and oversees operational and administrative support for counterintelligence and HUMINT efforts and activities. This enlisted specialist carries out authorized or directed activities under national and Department of Defense policy and guidance for national security, Department of Defense, and Department of the Navy interests.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • operational support management
  • staff supervision
  • mission resource coordination
  • classified records control
  • process improvement
  • risk and compliance management
  • administrative planning
  • briefing and reporting
  • interagency coordination

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • SAP software
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Access

Civilian Career Paths

  • Project Management
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Counterintelligence
  • Administration

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • Certified Records Manager (CRM)
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

What the Work Involves

  • Develop budgets for security operations.
  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
  • Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
  • Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.

Related Occupations

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
  • Security Management Specialists
  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
  • Security Guards

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for 850A

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

Report an error on this page