Project Manager
$95KHigh match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
- — PMP Certification
- — Agile Methodologies
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14A · ARMY · OfficerAir Defense Artillery
Air Defense Artillery
Officer.
Army 14A (Air Defense Artillery Officer). 480 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $75K–$110K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours480DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours recommended in Military Science
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/5direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 14A 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 14A training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have05
- 01Situational Awareness→ Ability to quickly grasp complex situations and anticipate future developments.
- 02Rapid Prioritization→ Ability to manage competing demands and make critical decisions under pressure.
- 03System Modeling→ Understanding complex systems and predicting how changes will affect overall performance.
- 04Team Synchronization→ Ability to orchestrate complex projects and ensure team members are working towards a common goal.
- 05Command and Control Systems (e.g., AMDWS, FAAD)→ Experience managing and directing complex systems, which translates to managing IT infrastructure.
To learn12
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)+Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)+Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)+SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK stack)+Vulnerability management and penetration testing tools+Security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)+Agile and project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)+Stakeholder management and communication+Budgeting and resource allocation+SQL and database querying+Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)+Statistical analysis and data modeling
How VWC fits
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See VWC Programs →/ 03 · Civilian Pathways
Where your code lands.
Logistics Manager
$85KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Supply Chain Management Certification
- — Specific Industry Knowledge
Emergency Management Director
$80KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Emergency Management Certification
- — HAZMAT Training
- — Local Government Regulations
Management Consultant
$110KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — MBA or relevant Master's degree
- — Industry-Specific Expertise
- — Consulting Methodologies
Intelligence Analyst
$75KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Data Analysis Tools
- — Cybersecurity Certifications
- — Specific Intelligence Domain Knowledge
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 14A training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Situational Awareness
ADA officers constantly monitor airspace, assessing threats and friendly positions to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment.
Transfers to
This translates to the ability to quickly grasp complex situations, identify potential problems, and anticipate future developments in a dynamic environment.
Rapid Prioritization
In a fast-paced combat environment, ADA officers must quickly assess incoming information, prioritize threats, and allocate resources to counter the most pressing dangers.
Transfers to
This skill translates directly to the ability to manage competing demands, make critical decisions under pressure, and focus on the most important tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
System Modeling
ADA officers use system modeling to understand how different air defense assets work together, predict the effects of various enemy actions, and optimize the overall defense posture.
Transfers to
This ability translates into understanding complex systems, predicting how changes in one area will affect others, and optimizing overall performance.
Team Synchronization
ADA officers coordinate the actions of various units and personnel to ensure a cohesive and effective air defense. They synchronize movements, communications, and operations to maximize effectiveness.
Transfers to
This skill translates into the ability to orchestrate complex projects, ensure that all team members are working towards a common goal, and resolve conflicts to maintain a high level of team performance.
/ 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 responsible for the safety of military assets in dynamic and high-pressure situations. This background makes you an ideal Emergency Management Director where you'll coordinate responses to natural disasters and other crises.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Manager
SOC 11-3071.00Your experience in planning and coordinating the deployment of air defense systems translates perfectly to managing complex supply chains and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services. Your understanding of resource allocation and optimization will be invaluable in this role.
Adjacent · MatchBusiness Continuity Planner
SOC 13-1199.00You're accustomed to planning for worst-case scenarios and developing strategies to maintain operations even under adverse conditions. This makes you ideally suited to help businesses prepare for disruptions and ensure they can continue operating in the face of unexpected challenges.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Air Defense Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course (ADA BOLC)
Fort Sill, OK480hHours
12wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 6 semester hours recommended in Military Science
Topics · 8
- Air Defense Artillery Tactics and Doctrine
- Air and Missile Defense Planning
- Command and Control Systems (e.g., AMDWS, FAAD)
- Radar Systems Operation and Maintenance Overview
- Missile Systems Operation and Capabilities (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Avenger)
- Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures
- Airspace Management and Coordination
- Leadership and Team Building
Partial coverage · 2
- Project Management Professional (PMP)60%
Formal project management methodologies, specific project management tools and software, and detailed knowledge of the PMBOK guide.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)30%
In-depth knowledge of information security domains not directly related to air defense systems, such as software development security, cryptography, and incident response.
Recommended next · 03
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Adjacent
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patriot Missile System | Integrated air and missile defense systems | Weapons |
| Sentinel Radar | Airport surveillance radar systems | Signals |
| THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) | Advanced missile defense technology | Operations |
| Avenger Air Defense System | Short-range air defense systems | Operations |
| Joint Air Defense Systems Integrator (JADSI) | Airspace management software | Operations |
| Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS) | Command and control software for air defense | Weapons |
| Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS) | Air traffic control and airspace management systems | Operations |
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