NEC
8LEG
Legislative Fellow
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Demonstrates a first-hand senior-level knowledge and experience with the inner-workings of the United States Congress; and through the acquisition of additional skills, relationships and knowledge, provides the Navy and the Department of Defense (DoD) with an identifiable and measurable understanding of how congressional actions affect the military’s budget, roles and missions, force structure, programs, military projects and quality of life.
Core Skills
- legislative analysis
- defense policy research
- congressional relationship management
- budget impact analysis
- policy briefing
- strategic communication
- stakeholder engagement
- government process navigation
- executive correspondence
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)
- Certified Public Manager (CPM)
- Public Relations Society of America Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- LEGAL SERVICES
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Federal appropriations and budgeting course
- Congressional legislative process course
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)
- Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
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.