A Message Center Division Officer works at a computer terminal at the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Atlantic.

A Message Center Division Officer works at a computer terminal at the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Atlantic. This station is currently spearheading a project to introduce a more responsive system for fleet communications problems.


Business Management

Job Overview:

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Classification:
√ Enlisted
Χ Officer
Available in:
√ Active Duty
√ Navy Reserve

Planes don’t leave flight decks and ships don’t leave ports without parts, cargo, safety equipment, and other supplies. Sailors in the business field ensure that pilots have their flight gear, ships have their supplies, and divers have their masks.

Pay:

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Job Description:

Whether stationed on a destroyer, amphibious ship, aircraft carrier, submarine, or at a Navy base ashore, your job is to ensure that materials and equipment needed by Sailors are available and in good working order.

What Will You Do?

Your work environment may vary from a one-person office with sole responsibility for all fiscal/supply records, to the supervision of a 60-person warehouse. Some of your daily duties might also include:

  • Prepare inventory reports and correspondence
  • Order, receive, and issue spare parts, clothing, and general supplies
  • Manage/operate retail and service activities ashore, afloat, or on a sub
  • Use computers to track and maintain inventory, and shipboard retail and service activities
  • Operate various pieces of office equipment and cash registers
  • Keep fiscal records

Skills and Training

Through on-the-job training and traditional Navy schooling, you will learn shop management skills as well as the fundamental principles of retail and marketing.

Your training may also prepare you for the following future civilian careers:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Business Manager
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accountant
  • Stock/Shipping Clerk
  • Supply Personnel
  • Purchasing Agent

Advanced technical and operational training is available in this field during later stages of career development.

Earn College Credits

A lot of the training you’ll receive in this field may count as credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate’s degree.

Career Outlook

The business and service industries are two of the largest employment sectors in the United States. The outstanding technical skills, training, and development you’ll receive in the business community are directly transferable to the civilian job market.