Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

O29A NSW Development and Evaluation Operator

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

Overview

An NSW Development and Evaluation Operator serves in an operator specialty designated for Sailors who complete the required selection and training. The Navy uses the specialty to track Sailors who successfully complete the Commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group local Course of Instruction.

Minimum clearance: Top Secret

Core Skills

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

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Python
  • Salesforce software
  • Structured query language SQL

Civilian Career Paths

  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • CompTIA Security+

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

What the Work Involves

  • Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
  • Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
  • Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
  • Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
  • Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.

Related Occupations

  • Management Analysts
  • Software Developers
  • Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
  • Data Scientists

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for O29A

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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