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Military Business Operations Specialists
Median Salary
91,959
Workforce Count
50,776
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Business operations personnel utilize business knowledge to improve military operations. These analysts use evaluative methods to recommend changes to business processes in order to minimize waste and inefficiency. They assess various aspects of operations, such as inventory procurement, accounting systems, and management techniques. They develop and present detailed operational plans to Commanders for approval and implementation.
What is the work environment like?
Business operations specialists may work indoors in offices or outdoors, depending on their specialty area. Some specialists may spend a lot of time in field training exercises, where they work, eat, and sleep outdoors and in tents in all types of weather.
How many people have this role in the Military?
50,776
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$120,279
2 Years
$84,604
6 Years
$120,279
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Business operations specialists gain skills through classes and on-the-job experience. Training content may include:
- Logistics and operational support functions
- Use of management information systems
- Deployment management
- Operations and tactics instruction
- Military tactics and strategy
- Operation of command, control, and communication systems
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Management Science
- Operations Research
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Engineering and Technology
- Production and Processing
- Education and Training
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
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