Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

V41A Tomahawk Strike Manager (TSM)

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

Overview

A Tomahawk strike manager ensures the proper tactical employment of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System during strike operations. The manager also ensures the system's proper employment for training.

Core Skills

  • cruise missile weapon control
  • strike operations coordination
  • tactical system management
  • mission planning support
  • weapons employment procedures
  • operator training
  • targeting workflow management
  • systems status monitoring
  • operational risk management

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Hadoop

Civilian Career Paths

  • Project Management
  • Training and Education
  • Intelligence Analysis

Training & Development

Getting Started

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

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)

What the Work Involves

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Related Occupations

  • Software Developers
  • Chief Executives
  • Administrative Services Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers

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

Defense contractor jobs for V41A

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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