38BArmySpecial Operations

38B Civil Affairs Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Coordinates with civilian populations and organizations in operational areas. Transfers to NGO management, international development, and government affairs.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,580.00

AVG SALARY

$79,900.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

International Development Specialist

SOC 21-1099

$55,000.00

median/yr

Government Affairs Manager

SOC 11-9199

$98,580.00

median/yr

Program Manager (USAID/NGO)

SOC 11-9199

$98,580.00

median/yr

Community Relations Manager

SOC 27-3031

$67,440.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Civil-military coordinationNeeds assessmentCross-cultural negotiationProgram managementForeign language

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PMP

Certified Government Relations Professional

Foreign Language Proficiency

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38BArmySpecial Operations

38B Civil Affairs Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Coordinates with civilian populations and organizations in operational areas. Transfers to NGO management, international development, and government affairs.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,580.00

AVG SALARY

$79,900.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

International Development Specialist

SOC 21-1099

$55,000.00

median/yr

Government Affairs Manager

SOC 11-9199

$98,580.00

median/yr

Program Manager (USAID/NGO)

SOC 11-9199

$98,580.00

median/yr

Community Relations Manager

SOC 27-3031

$67,440.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Civil-military coordinationNeeds assessmentCross-cultural negotiationProgram managementForeign language

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

PMP

Certified Government Relations Professional

Foreign Language Proficiency

Translate Your 38B Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Civil Affairs Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.