Project Manager
$95KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — PMP Certification
- — Agile Methodologies
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1700 · NAVY · OfficerSpecial Duty Officer (Fleet
Special Duty Officer (Fleet
Support).
Navy 1700 (Special Duty Officer (Fleet Support)). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $70K–$95K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours240DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEVaries depending on the specific follow-on assignments, but typically up to 6 semester hours in management, leadership, and maritime studies.
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/6direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 1700 background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
Sort · Match descending
/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 1700 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have05
- 01Situational Awareness→ Quickly assessing complex situations and making informed decisions in dynamic environments
- 02Rapid Prioritization→ Efficiently managing competing demands in high-pressure situations.
- 03Resource Optimization→ Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
- 04Team Synchronization→ Collaborating with diverse teams and coordinating activities.
- 05Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (Navy ERP)→ Experience with SAP ERP or Oracle ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems
To learn09
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Agile methodologies+Project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana)+Business process modeling+Data analysis techniques+Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)+Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)+CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)+Software demonstration and presentation skills+Specific software and platform knowledge related to the solutions you'll be selling
How VWC fits
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See VWC Programs →/ 03 · Civilian Pathways
Where your code lands.
Logistics Coordinator
$70KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Supply Chain Management Software
- — APICS Certification
Operations Analyst
$85KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Data Analysis Tools
- — Six Sigma Certification
Government Contractor
$90KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Business Development
- — Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Maritime Transportation Specialist
$75KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Commercial Maritime Regulations
- — Port Operations Knowledge
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 1700 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Situational Awareness
Fleet Support Officers must maintain a constant awareness of the operational environment, including ship status, resource availability, and potential threats, to ensure mission readiness and safety.
Transfers to
This translates to the ability to quickly assess complex situations, identify potential risks, and make informed decisions in dynamic environments.
Rapid Prioritization
These officers routinely face rapidly evolving situations requiring them to quickly assess and prioritize tasks, allocating resources effectively to address the most pressing needs first.
Transfers to
You can efficiently manage competing demands and prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations, ensuring critical objectives are met on time and within budget.
Resource Optimization
Fleet Support Officers are responsible for managing and allocating resources efficiently, including personnel, equipment, and supplies, to maximize operational effectiveness.
Transfers to
This means you have a knack for identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency in any organization.
Team Synchronization
These officers work within integrated teams to coordinate efforts with other ships, shore facilities, and commands to provide logistics, maintenance, and operational support.
Transfers to
You excel at collaborating with diverse teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring everyone is working together effectively towards a common goal.
/ 05 · Non-Obvious Matches
Roles the recruiter won't suggest.
Adjacent civilian roles your training maps to that conventional military-to-civilian advice tends to miss.
Emergency Management Director
SOC 11-9161.00You've been expertly managing resources and prioritizing actions under pressure as a Fleet Support Officer. You already possess the core skills required to coordinate responses to natural disasters and other crises, ensuring public safety and minimizing disruption.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Manager
SOC 11-3071.00You've been handling complex logistical challenges, coordinating the flow of resources and personnel to meet operational needs. Your ability to optimize resource allocation, manage risk, and maintain situational awareness makes you exceptionally well-suited to streamline supply chains and improve efficiency.
Adjacent · MatchProject Manager
SOC 11-9199.11You've been planning and executing complex projects with competing constraints as a Fleet Support Officer. Your experience managing resources, coordinating teams, and mitigating risks translates perfectly to leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS)
Newport, RI followed by various shipboard and shore duty assignments.240hHours
6wkWeeks
ACECredit
Varies depending on the specific follow-on assignments, but typically up to 6 semester hours in management, leadership, and maritime studies.
Topics · 7
- Naval leadership
- Damage control
- Basic engineering principles
- Seamanship and navigation
- Naval administration and management
- Fleet operations and support functions
- Maritime Law
Partial coverage · 2
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)60%
Requires study of specific supply chain management principles, inventory optimization techniques, and transportation management strategies used in the civilian sector.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)40%
Requires study of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), risk management, and stakeholder communication strategies as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Recommended next · 04
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)Adjacent
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Adjacent
- Lean Six Sigma Black BeltAdjacent
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)Adjacent
/ 07 · Systems Translation
What you ran, in their words.
Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.
| Military System | Civilian Equivalent | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (Navy ERP) | SAP ERP or Oracle ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems | Operations |
| Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) | Integrated logistics and supply chain management software | Networking |
| Global Distance Support Center (GDSC) | Remote technical support and help desk software (e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud) | Operations |
| Automated Shore Interface (ASI) | Web-based portal for managing shore-based facilities and resources | Operations |
| Integrated Navy Maintenance Environment (INME) | Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) | Operations |
| Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) tools | Predictive maintenance software and IoT sensor analytics platforms | Operations |
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