O29A

NSW Development and Evaluation Operator

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

Description

The NEC code will be awarded to track Sailors who have successfully completed Commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU) Selection and Training (S&T) local Course of Instruction (COI).

Core Skills

operational testing
tactics development
capability assessment
special operations planning
equipment evaluation
data collection
technical reporting
risk analysis
lessons learned management

Common Certifications

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Test and Evaluation Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
CompTIA Security+
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Civilian Career Paths

INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
CompTIA Security+
Coursera Data Analysis with Python
FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200

Career Growth

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Test and Evaluation Certification

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