Business Administration and Operations Careers

The success of many military activities and operations depends on the effective management and coordination of administrative functions. Business Administration and Operations officers direct administrative functions and services, such as mail distribution and delivery, records management and financial management. These officers also help analyze and plan administrative systems, which means they must have superior organizational skills and the ability to communicate the systems to the people they manage.

Possible Responsibilities

• Develop and implement administrative plans, policies and procedures
• Respond to special correspondence
• Direct the operations of support departments
• Direct personnel operations such as hiring, evaluation and staff development
• Design rules or procedures for work or information flow
• Determine organizational structure for new or existing offices
• Review bids, proposals and formal contracts
• Review requests for supplies and services

Helpful Attributes

Useful fields of study include business management, organizational planning and accounting. Helpful attributes include:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with people
• Strong communication skills
• Good organizational and management skills
• Interest in solving problems

Training Provided

Jobs in Business Administration and Operations involve significant on-the-job training, but classroom instruction is also provided for many specialties. Sample courses include:

• Organizational Planning
• Management Engineering Techniques
• Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
• Supply and Financial Management
• Planning and Directing Health Services
• Nursing Service Administration