What is a group chief operator and how to become one

Key steps to become a group chief operator

1. Explore group chief operator education requirements

   Most common group chief operator degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.5 %

   Master's

   19.2 %

   Associate

   11.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific group chief operator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Financial Management	18.08%
   R	15.67%
   Securities	15.66%
   Combat	15.10%
   Logistics	13.07%

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3. Complete relevant group chief operator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New group chief operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a group chief operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real group chief operator resumes.

4. Research group chief operator duties and responsibilities

   • Manage entire scope of project logistics including installations and deployment schedules.
   • Manage the development and implementation of a PMO infrastructure including responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training and performance management.
   • Ensure programs exceed requirements for combat SOF aviation graduates.
   • Insure members are mission and combat ready; monitor retention and manning levels, promotions & training status.

5. Get group chief operator experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a group chief operator. The most common roles before becoming a group chief operator include branch chief, operations officer team lead and chief of operations.

6. Apply for group chief operator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a group chief operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams