Navy
SUPPORT
NEC
NEC
858A
Assistant Reserve Program Director(RPD)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Assists the RPD in forming the principle Navy Reserve Advisory Team to the Commanding Officer of the supported command and serves as the primary representative for Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors assigned to the command. Responsible for all matters involving the establishment, equipping, manning, funding, training and mobilization of supporting Reserve units and assigned SELRES Sailors.
Core Skills
- reserve force management
- personnel readiness tracking
- resource planning
- training coordination
- mobilization planning
- funding and budget coordination
- command advising
- stakeholder communication
- administrative program management
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- CompTIA Project+
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.