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Federal Occupation Description

This series includes positions that require primarily a practical knowledge of the nature and operations of an industry or industries, and the materials, facilities and methods employed by the industry or industries in producing commodities. These positions involve the administration, supervision or performance of one or more of the following functions: (1) developing and carrying out plans for the expansion, conversion, integration or utilization of industrial production facilities, either to meet mobilization or strategic requirements or to strengthen the industrial economy; (2) furnishing technical information, assistance, and advice concerning facilities, machinery, methods, materials and standards for industrial production (which may include exploration, extraction

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Professional Estimator Is Not In Demand American Society of Professional Estimators someSome    
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) In DemandIs In Demand American Bankers Association (ABA) someSome    
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) In DemandIs In Demand National Contract Management Association (NCMA) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Project Management Professional (PMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) Is Not In Demand Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) Is Not In Demand Government Finance Officers Association someSome    
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) In DemandIs In Demand International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) someSome    
Program Management Professional (PgMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) In DemandIs In Demand National Contract Management Association (NCMA) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Planning and Scheduling Professional Certification (PSP) In DemandIs In Demand AACE International mostMost    
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute for Supply Management (ISM) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) Is Not In Demand AACE International someSome    
Master Black Belt Certification (MBB) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome    
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) Is Not In Demand Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Lean Silver Certification Is Not In Demand Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) someSome    
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) (US) In DemandIs In Demand Regulatory Affairs Certification Program mostMost   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Is Not In Demand AACE International someSome    
Strategic Planning Professional Level I Is Not In Demand Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) someSome    
Strategic Management Professional Level II Is Not In Demand Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) someSome    
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) mostMost    
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome    
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) In DemandIs In Demand Institute for Supply Management (ISM) mostMost    
Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting (FAC-C) Is Not In Demand Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) someSome    
SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management Is Not In Demand Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) mostMost    

State Licenses

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Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

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Click here to go to Certified Professional Estimator COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) COOL Snapshot page.

The Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) is designed for professionals working in financial service regulatory compliance.

Click here to go to Certified Manager (CM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.

Click here to go to Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) candidates must be knowledgeable of the competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge and demonstrate that they have met NCMA's highest standards for education, training, and experience. Candidates must have a degree from a regionally or DETC accredited institution at the bachelor's level, five years of experience, and 120 hours of continuing professional education. To earn the CPCM, a candidate must take and pass the Certified Professional Contracts Manager module exam.

Click here to go to Project Management Professional (PMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) is an advanced skill level credential for professionals who lead and direct projects. Project Managers perform their duties under general supervision for the duration of a project and are responsible for all aspects of a project. PMPs lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. Project Management Professionals seeking certification through PMI demonstrate knowledge and experience to apply a methodology to projects that have well-defined requirements and deliverables. To apply for the PMP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is an advanced skill level certification that demonstrates competencies for those engaged in governmental purchasing, and attests that a purchaser has reached a specific level of education and experience and is knowledgeable about government purchasing. Candidates must pass an exam that covers the following topics: administrative aspects of purchasing; sourcing; the negotiation process; contract administration; supply management; and strategic procurement planning. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, five years of public procurement experience, and additional training and/or coursework in the area of procurement.

Click here to go to Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The CPIM designation is aimed at professionals involved in career fields such as Production and inventory management, Operations, Supply chain management, Procurement, Materials management, and Purchasing. Candidates must pass two examinations and agree to adhere to the APICS Code of Ethics.

Click here to go to Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) demonstrates an individual's ability and understanding of math and statistics principles with engineering, program management, procurement, budgeting and accounting disciplines. Cost estimating requires a solid foundation of cost knowledge woven together with a variety of cost experiences. The CCEA examination has two parts that combine to examine and assess an individual's cost knowledge, skills and abilities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college a minimum of five years of cost experience, or eight years of cost experience without a degree.

Click here to go to Program Management Professional (PgMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Professional (PgMP) is an advanced career certification for professionals who oversee multiple, related projects and their resources to achieve strategic business goals. PgMPs are senior-level practitioners who identify ways to group multiple related projects to achieve benefits that may not be realized if the projects were managed in a stand-alone fashion. Candidates for the PgMP must meet educational and experiential requirements; they are also evaluated by both a panel and with an exam.

Click here to go to Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is for individuals who possess the knowledge to understand and manage the integration and coordination of end-to-end supply chain activities. The CSCP takes a broad view of operations, extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain, from supplier, through the company, to the end consumer. CSCP candidates must meet an experience, degree or credential eligibility requirement and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) certification is for contracting professionals who have education, training, and knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code, and a minimum of 1 year of experience. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE). Non-degreed applicants with 10 years of experience may apply for a degree waiver. Applicants must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Planning and Scheduling Professional Certification (PSP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

AACE International, Planning and Scheduling Professional Certification (PSP) recognizes specialists who meet a demanding set of planning and scheduling criteria. A PSP is a skilled planning and scheduling professional with advanced experience in project planning, and developing, monitoring, updating, forecasting and analyzing integrated project schedules. PSP candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, both internal and external. Candidates must have at least 8 full years of professional experience, of which up to 4 years may be substituted by college/university degree. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is for supply chain and procurement professionals with skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy, and risk compliance. Candidates must either have five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree or have three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) and must have a bachelor's degree. Candidates must also pass three written exams. Candidates who are Certified Purchasing Managers (CPMs) in good standing with a bachelor's degree only need to take a CPSM Bridge Exam.

Click here to go to PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is an intermediate level credential for project schedulers. Candidates for the SP credential have advanced knowledge and experience developing, managing and maintaining project schedules. To apply for the PMI-SP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.

Click here to go to PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) is an intermediate-level certification for professionals who specialize in project risk management. RMPs specialize in assessing and identifying project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities. Candidates for the RPM must meet educational, experiential and training requirements, and must pass the exam.

Click here to go to Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) COOL Snapshot page.

The AACE International, Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) certification is for professionals with expertise to contribute to the economic evaluation of potential projects by supporting the development of budgets, project resource requirements and value engineering. By applying the estimating body of knowledge as outlined in AACE’s Recommended Practice 46R-11, CEPs estimate costs of a determined scope in order to advise management on project funding decisions. CEP candidates must have eight years of industry related experience or four years of industry related experience plus a four-year industry related college degree. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Master Black Belt Certification (MBB) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Master Black Belt (MBB) certification is a mark of career excellence and aimed at individuals who possess exceptional expertise and knowledge of current industry practice. Master Black Belts have outstanding leadership ability, are innovative, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the practice and advancement of quality and improvement. Obtaining an MBB is acceptance and recognition from your peers. Candidates must hold a current ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and have either at least 5 years of experience in the role of a SSBB or MBB or completion of 10 Six Sigma Black Belt Projects. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Logistics Technician (CLTAE) recognizes individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of material handling at the front-line (entry-level through front-line supervisor). The goal of the CLTAE is to raise the level of performance of logistics workers both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs. The CLTAE consists of two parts: the foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certificate and the mid-level technical CLT certification. Before taking the CLTAE assessment, candidates must have a CLA certificate. MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at an 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading level.

Click here to go to Lean Silver Certification COOL Snapshot page.

Lean Silver Certification integrates your lean knowledge with leadership experience. Lean Certification is an industry-leading certification program that provides individuals, companies, and educators with a comprehensive and effective roadmap for professional and workforce development that aligns with industry-recognized standards. It is an evolutionary journey where your knowledge and experience work together to create a depth of expertise upon which you can keep building. It weaves innovative ways of thinking and doing business with real-world applications and results.

Click here to go to Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) (US) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Cost Professional (CCP) COOL Snapshot page.

The AACE International, Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification is for experienced practitioners with advanced knowledge and technical expertise to apply the broad principles and best practices of Total Cost Management (TCM) in the planning, execution and management of any organizational project or program. CCPs also demonstrate the ability to research and communicate aspects of TCM principles and practices to all levels of project or program stakeholders, both internally and externally. CCP candidates must have eight years of industry related experience or four years of industry related experience plus a four-year industry related college degree. Candidates must also prepare, submit, and pass a 2,500 minimum word technical paper and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Strategic Planning Professional Level I COOL Snapshot page.

The Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) Strategic Planning Professional Level I certification is for candidates that wish to bring together the latest strategic thinking concepts, strategic planning techniques and Balanced Scorecard best-practices. Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. It may also extend to control mechanisms for guiding the implementation of the strategy. Candidates must be a college graduate or have or 5 years' work experience in strategic planning or related field with a minimum of 2 years in an internal planning role or as a junior external planning consultant.

Click here to go to Strategic Management Professional Level II COOL Snapshot page.

The Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) Strategic Management Professional Level II certification is for candidates who manage and use a comprehensive collection of ongoing activities and processes that organizations use to systematically coordinate and align resources and actions with mission, vision and strategy throughout an organization. Strategic management activities transform the static plan into a system that provides strategic performance feedback to decision making and enables the plan to evolve and grow as requirements and other circumstances change. Candidates must be a college graduate or have or 10 years' work experience in strategic planning or related field with a minimum of 5 as an experienced internal Executive or external Consultant leading multiple Strategic Planning assignments. Candidates must also hold a Strategic Planning Professional certification or meets all of its requirements.

Click here to go to Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification is an advanced level certification for professionals who oversee one or more portfolios. PfMPs balance conflicting demands between programs and projects and allocate resources based on organization priorities and capacity. Candidates for the PfMP must meet educational, experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.

Click here to go to PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) is an advanced-level certification for professionals who work with project teams, manage requirements and product development, and perform business analysis in their role as project and program managers. Earning the PMI-PBA demonstrates an ability to coordinate with stakeholders to define business requirements, lead the discovery, analysis and overall management of the requirements for a project, and apply business analysis tools and techniques to enable project success. Candidates for the PMI-PBA must meet educational, experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) COOL Snapshot page.

The CPSD is a mid-level credential for supply management professionals.

Click here to go to Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting (FAC-C) COOL Snapshot page.

Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), which is a federally recognized program for the acquisition workforce that sets forth the required training, experience and education for certification of contracting professionals. Generally, if you are a GS 1102, 1105, or any other warranted job series and hold a Contracting Officer (CO) warrant above the micropurchase threshold, you are required to earn 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) of skills currency training every two years. Generally, if you are a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), you are required to earn 40 CLPs of skills currency training every two years.

Click here to go to SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management COOL Snapshot page.

The CSCMP SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management is an entry-level credential for supply chain professionals. Candidates for the SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management certification must meet experience and education requirements determined by CSCMP. Candidates must also pass the exam.

Click here to go to Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certification is an intermediate-level credential for logistics managers. Candidates must have knowledge of a broad range of supply chain logistics areas. Candidates must pass a written exam.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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