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1827 · NAVY · Officer

Information Professional
Officer.

Navy 1827 (Information Professional Officer). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $120K–$155K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours240DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours recommended

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways5validated

Cert coverage3/7direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 1827 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 1827 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have05

01
Naval Communications→ Network protocols and communication systems
02
Network Security→ Cybersecurity principles and practices
03
System Modeling→ Designing and improving complex processes and technologies
04
Situational Awareness→ Understanding complex environments and making informed decisions under pressure
05
Adversarial Thinking→ Identifying vulnerabilities and assessing risks

To learn08

The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.

+AWS Certified Security - Specialty+Python for security+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)+CCNA or CompTIA Network++Network automation with Python+Agile methodologies+Project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana)

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.

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/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Information Security Manager

$145K

High match

Very high demand

P.02

Network Architect

$130K

High match

High demand

P.03

IT Project Manager

$120K

Good match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

P.04

Space Systems Operations Manager

$155K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Commercial Space Operations Experience
— Specific Satellite System Training

P.05

Cybersecurity Consultant

$135K

Good match

Very high demand

Skills to develop

— Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 1827 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

System Modeling

As an Information Professional officer, you built and maintained complex models of information, command and control, and space systems to ensure optimal performance and security.

Transfers to

Your ability to create and utilize system models translates directly into designing, analyzing, and improving complex processes and technologies in various civilian industries.

S.02

Resource Optimization

You were responsible for the efficient allocation and management of resources related to information, command and control, and space systems, ensuring maximum effectiveness within budgetary constraints.

Transfers to

This skill allows you to excel in roles that require strategic resource allocation, budgeting, and maximizing efficiency to achieve organizational goals.

S.03

Situational Awareness

Maintaining comprehensive awareness of the operational environment regarding information, command and control, and space systems was critical for anticipating threats and responding effectively.

Transfers to

Your high level of situational awareness makes you adept at quickly understanding complex environments, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and making informed decisions under pressure.

S.04

Adversarial Thinking

As an Information Professional officer, you constantly anticipated and countered potential threats to information and systems, requiring you to think like an adversary.

Transfers to

This translates to the ability to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop proactive strategies to protect assets in various competitive and security-focused environments.

/ 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.

Business Intelligence Analyst

SOC 15-2051.00

You've been responsible for understanding complex systems, optimizing resources, and maintaining situational awareness within the Navy's information networks. As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you'll leverage those same skills to analyze market trends, competitor activities, and internal data to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Adjacent · Match

Management Consultant

SOC 13-1111.00

Your experience in planning, acquiring, operating, and maintaining complex information systems has equipped you with a systems-thinking approach and resource optimization skills. As a Management Consultant, you can apply these skills to help organizations improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.

Adjacent · Match

Emergency Management Director

SOC 11-9161.00

You’ve honed your situational awareness and degraded-mode operations skills managing critical information systems, making you exceptionally prepared to handle crisis scenarios. As an Emergency Management Director, you will plan and coordinate responses to natural disasters or other emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of communities.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy