Security Manager
$95KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Security Management Certification (e.g., CPP)
- — Project Management Skills
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11Z · ARMY · EnlistedInfantry Senior
Infantry Senior
Sergeant.
Army 11Z (Infantry Senior Sergeant). 160 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $80K–$110K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours160DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 3 semester hours in Military Leadership
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/5direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 11Z 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 11Z training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have06
- 01Rapid Prioritization→ Quickly assess situations, identify critical issues, and make effective decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- 02Team Synchronization→ Lead and motivate teams to achieve common goals through communication and coordination.
- 03Situational Awareness→ Analyze complex situations, identify potential risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions based on real-time information.
- 04Resource Optimization→ Allocate resources efficiently, identify cost-saving measures, and ensure projects stay on track and within budget.
- 05Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS)→ Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Cornerstone or Moodle
- 06Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPSA)→ Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
To learn07
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) basics+Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)+Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)+Software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies+Agile leadership principles+Conflict resolution and team building techniques
How VWC fits
Vets Who Code is a free, full-time software engineering accelerator for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. We close the fundamentals — terminal, web platform, AI tooling, portfolio projects — so the rest of this list becomes specialization, not square one.
See VWC Programs →/ 03 · Civilian Pathways
Where your code lands.
Training and Development Manager
$110KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Corporate Training Methodologies
- — Instructional Design
- — E-learning Platform Proficiency
Operations Manager
$105KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Supply Chain Management
- — Lean Manufacturing Principles
- — Six Sigma Certification
Emergency Management Director
$85KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — FEMA Certifications
- — Disaster Planning Software
- — Public Administration Knowledge
Logistics Manager
$80KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — APICS Certification
- — Supply Chain Optimization
- — Logistics Software Proficiency
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 11Z training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Rapid Prioritization
Infantry leaders constantly make split-second decisions under pressure, prioritizing threats and allocating resources to maintain mission effectiveness and troop safety.
Transfers to
This translates to an ability to quickly assess situations, identify critical issues, and make effective decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, crucial for managing competing priorities.
Team Synchronization
Infantry operations demand seamless coordination within small units and across larger formations, synchronizing movements, communications, and fire support to achieve objectives.
Transfers to
This experience develops a deep understanding of teamwork, communication, and coordination, making you adept at leading and motivating teams to achieve common goals, and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Situational Awareness
Infantry leaders maintain constant awareness of their surroundings, assessing terrain, enemy positions, and friendly locations to anticipate threats and seize opportunities.
Transfers to
This honed sense of awareness translates to a keen ability to analyze complex situations, identify potential risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions based on real-time information.
Resource Optimization
Infantry leaders are responsible for managing limited resources—ammunition, equipment, and personnel—to maximize combat effectiveness and sustain operations.
Transfers to
Your experience makes you adept at allocating resources efficiently, identifying cost-saving measures, and ensuring that projects stay on track and within budget, making the most of what you have.
/ 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 rigorously trained in planning, coordinating, and responding to crises, managing resources under pressure, and leading teams in dynamic environments – skills directly transferable to emergency management.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Manager
SOC 11-3071.00You've managed the movement and sustainment of troops and equipment in challenging conditions. This translates directly into overseeing supply chains, coordinating transportation, and ensuring timely delivery of goods in the civilian sector.
Adjacent · MatchConstruction Manager
SOC 11-9021.00You've planned and executed complex operations in diverse environments, managing resources, and leading teams to achieve specific objectives. This is directly applicable to overseeing construction projects, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Advanced Leader Course (ALC)
Fort Moore160hHours
4wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 3 semester hours in Military Leadership
Topics · 8
- Military Justice and Ethics
- Training Management
- Operations Planning
- Leadership Development
- Risk Management
- Communication Skills
- Mission Planning
- Land Navigation
Partial coverage · 2
- Certified Manager (CM)60%
Requires study of general management principles, human resources, and business law.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)40%
Requires in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques as described in the PMBOK Guide.
Recommended next · 03
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)Adjacent
- Certified Leadership Professional (CLP)Adjacent
- Lean Six Sigma Black BeltAdjacent
/ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) | Real-time GPS fleet management systems with messaging | Operations |
| Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) | Commercial artillery and fire mission planning software | Operations |
| Tactical Communications (SINCGARS, PRC-117F) | Two-way radio communication systems, Motorola, Kenwood | Networking |
| Microsoft Office Suite | Microsoft Office Suite | Operations |
| Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) | Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Cornerstone or Moodle | Operations |
| Digital Training Management System (DTMS) | Training and personnel management software (e.g., BambooHR, Lessonly) | Operations |
| Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPSA) | Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors | Operations |
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