NEC
850A
Advance Operational Support Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provide management and oversight of operational and administrative support to CI/HUMINT efforts and activities in support of national security, DoD, and DoN interest. Activities are to be carried out in accordance with national and DoD policy and guidance as authorized and/or directed by a cognizant and jurisdictional DoD authority.
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
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
- Certified Records Manager (CRM)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Incident Command System courses
- Certified Business Continuity Professional preparation course
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Advanced Military Source Operations (MSO) Specialist
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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