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Military International and Civil Affairs Specialists
Median Salary
81,689
Workforce Count
18,899
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
International and civil affairs specialists perform various duties incident to the planning, coordination, and conduct of civil-military operations. They support the operation of civil affairs planning and coordination centers. They also perform civil-military assessments of their assigned operational area and coordinate with a wide variety of civilian populations, organizations, and agencies.
What is the work environment like?
International and civil affairs specialists work mainly in offices of U.S. embassies and missions located overseas.
How many people have this role in the Military?
18,899
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$124,932
2 Years
$89,774
6 Years
$124,932
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. International and civil affairs specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Foreign language training
- International or regional awareness training
- Negotiation skills
- Intensive language immersion
- In-country training
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Political Science and Government, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- International/Globalization Studies
- Political Economy
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- History and Political Science
- National Security Policy Studies
- International Policy Analysis
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Law and Government
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Mathematics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Artistic
You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.
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