O29C

Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Development and Evaluation (D&E) Team Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO)

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

Description

Naval Special Warfare Development and Evaluation Team Leading Chief Petty Officers supervise teams conducting advanced tactics development, operational experimentation, and capability testing. They manage training, personnel, safety, equipment, and reporting while translating evaluation results into improvements for special operations forces.

Core Skills

developmental testing
team supervision
experimental design
tactics evaluation
safety management
training leadership
technical documentation
capability gap analysis
cross functional coordination

Common Certifications

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Test and Evaluation Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Manager (CM)
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)

Civilian Career Paths

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30-Hour General Industry

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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