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What is an operational communication chief and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreOperational Communication ChiefUS Average
Salary
4.2

Avg. Salary $54,152

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
2.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.66%

Asian 5.95%

Black or African American 8.93%

Hispanic or Latino 14.10%

Unknown 7.99%

White 62.36%

Gender

female 10.58%

male 89.42%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34

Operational communication chief career paths

Key steps to become an operational communication chief

  1. Explore operational communication chief education requirements

    Most common operational communication chief degrees

    Bachelor's

    47.4 %

    Associate

    22.8 %

    Master's

    21.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific operational communication chief skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Communications Equipment29.58%
    Communications Systems16.66%
    Equipment Maintenance12.15%
    Combat12.13%
    Radio Systems11.55%
  3. Research operational communication chief duties and responsibilities

    • Lead group of engineers to develop & use scientific data analysis and visualization tools to monitor deep-ocean oil platforms.
    • Utilize computer base communication equipment for message development, encoding, and disposal in accordance DoD policy.
    • Interface with base supply system, requiring knowledge of DOD supply regulations, procedures and systems.
    • Supervise labor relations activities for personnel in field exercises and dynamic combat operations.
  4. Get operational communication chief experience

  5. Apply for operational communication chief jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an operational communication chief 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

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Average operational communication chief salary

The average operational communication chief salary in the United States is $54,152 per year or $26 per hour. Operational communication chief salaries range between $25,000 and $116,000 per year.

Average operational communication chief salary
$54,152 Yearly
$26.03 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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