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
- 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.
Similar Specialties
849A
Operational Support Specialist
Navy
0210
Counterintelligence/Human Source Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Operations and Sensitive Activities Officer
Marine Corps
35L
Counterintelligence (CI) Agent
Army
V4
Advanced Source Handler
Army
S7
Foreign Counterintelligence Agent
Army
0211
Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist
Marine Corps
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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