Service Branches
Work Environment
Office and administrative managers normally work in offices on military bases or aboard ships.
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Military Status
Officer
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Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$99,629
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
$24,900 - $386,094
Overview
Office and administrative managers operate as general managers, directing functions like duty assignments, budgeting, and record keeping. They develop work methods and direct preparation of procedural manuals. Some specialize by functional area, such as facilities management and legal.
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. Job training for office and administrative managers primarily consists of classroom instruction and 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.
Helpful Attributes
- Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly
- Ability to coordinate several activities at once
- Ability to work effectively with people
- Attention to detail
- Good organizational and management skills
- Strong communication skills
Related Civilian Careers
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
- Human Resources Managers
- Desktop Publishers
- Editors
- Postal Service Mail Carriers
- Postal Service Clerks
- Management Analysts
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
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