Healthcare Administrator
$95KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Familiarity with civilian healthcare regulations
- — Project management certifications
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2623 · NAVY · OfficerHealth Care
Health Care
Administrator.
Navy 2623 (Health Care Administrator). 2,000 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $82K–$110K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours2,000DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEVaries depending on coursework; typical bachelor's degree credits apply
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/4direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 2623 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 2623 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have05
- 01MHS GENESIS→ Electronic Health Record (EHR) - Epic, Cerner, Meditech
- 02Medical Operational Data System (MODS)→ Hospital Operations Management Software
- 03Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS)→ Hospital Supply Chain Management Systems
- 04Composite Health Care System (CHCS)→ Practice Management Software
- 05Clinical Data Repository (CDR)→ Healthcare Data Warehouse
To learn05
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+SQL for data querying and manipulation+Data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI+Project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)+Fundamentals of computer systems architecture+HL7 standards and healthcare data interoperability
How VWC fits
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Where your code lands.
Medical and Health Services Manager
$110KHigh match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
- — Civilian Healthcare Management Systems
- — Budgeting and Financial Planning
Registered Nurse (RN)
$82KGood match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
- — NCLEX-RN exam
- — State nursing licensure
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
$90KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Sales and Marketing techniques
- — Detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical products
Medical Equipment Sales
$85KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Sales experience
- — Medical equipment knowledge
- — Business Development
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 2623 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Rapid Prioritization
As a retired Navy Health Care Professional, you've consistently assessed patients' conditions, determining the urgency of their needs in high-pressure environments.
Transfers to
This translates to the ability to quickly evaluate situations, allocate resources effectively, and make critical decisions under tight deadlines in civilian settings.
Situational Awareness
Your experience in healthcare demanded constant vigilance, anticipating potential problems and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of your environment and its impact on patients.
Transfers to
This keen awareness allows you to identify risks, opportunities, and changes in complex situations, making you adept at proactive problem-solving and strategic planning in any civilian industry.
Resource Optimization
In the Navy healthcare setting, you've managed limited resources, ensuring efficient use of medical supplies, personnel, and equipment to provide optimal patient care.
Transfers to
This ability to maximize efficiency and minimize waste is highly valuable in civilian roles that require budget management, project planning, and operational oversight.
Procedural Compliance
Adhering to strict medical protocols and regulations was paramount in your role, ensuring patient safety and maintaining the integrity of healthcare practices.
Transfers to
Your commitment to following established procedures and guidelines makes you an ideal candidate for roles that require meticulous attention to detail, adherence to standards, and risk mitigation.
/ 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.
Healthcare Consultant
SOC 13-1111You've been immersed in healthcare systems, understanding their intricacies and challenges. This experience gives you a unique perspective to advise healthcare organizations on improving efficiency, patient care, and compliance.
Adjacent · MatchEmergency Management Specialist
SOC 29-9099You've honed your ability to remain calm under pressure, assess and prioritize in a fast-moving and critical enviroment. You're prepared to take charge in emergencies and can support local governments in disaster relief
Adjacent · MatchCompliance Officer
SOC 13-1041You've demonstrated unwavering adherence to regulations and protocols. As a compliance officer, you'll leverage your experience to ensure organizations operate ethically and legally, mitigating risks and maintaining standards.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Naval Health Sciences Collegiate Program (HSCP)
2,000hHours
104wkWeeks
ACECredit
Varies depending on coursework; typical bachelor's degree credits apply
Topics · 8
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Terminology
- Healthcare Finance
- Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Human Resources Management in Healthcare
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare
- Health Information Systems
- Leadership and Management Principles
Partial coverage · 2
- Registered Nurse (RN)70%
Focus on state-specific nursing laws, advanced pharmacology, and specific clinical rotations not covered in military healthcare roles, such as pediatrics or obstetrics depending on prior experience.
- Certified Healthcare Professional (CHP)60%
Requires additional study on healthcare ethics, advanced medical terminology, and changes in civilian healthcare regulations.
Recommended next · 02
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM)Adjacent
- Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Health Record (EHR) - MHS GENESIS | Electronic Health Record (EHR) - Epic, Cerner, Meditech | Data |
| Medical Operational Data System (MODS) | Hospital Operations Management Software | Medical |
| Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) | Hospital Supply Chain Management Systems | Medical |
| Composite Health Care System (CHCS) | Practice Management Software | Operations |
| Clinical Data Repository (CDR) | Healthcare Data Warehouse | Operations |
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