Military Business Operations Planning Analysts
Military Career
General Information
Description
Business operations planning analysts apply business expertise to improve military operations. Using analytical tools and techniques, these analysts make recommendations to leadership about management techniques that can help reduce waste and inefficiency. They study current operations and organizations, identify and analyze problems, and develop alternative solutions.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Business operations planning analysts normally work in offices, although they sometimes study work that occurs outdoors.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Business Management & Administration
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Officer
- Managerial/professional
- College degree required
Military Workforce
Business Operations Planning Analysts in the Military
27,843
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$75,462
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$24,931 - $294,189
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
-
Bachelor's degree 57%
-
Master's degree 23%
-
Some college 9%
-
Post baccalaureate 9%
-
High school 0%
-
Doctoral degree 0%
-
Associate's degree 0%
-
Less than high school 0%
-
Post-doctoral training 0%
-
Post-master's certificate 0%
-
First professional degree 0%
-
Post-secondary certificate 0%
Military training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Business operations planning analysts may have an education in business, management, or finance. Job training for business operations planning analysts primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training content may include: Management engineering techniquesMethods of statistical analysisInternal review and analysis techniquesSystems analysis proceduresOrganizational planningUse of planning, programming, and budgeting systems
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- Mathematics
Gain insights into your knowledge by using the ASVAB Career Exploration Program