Common Military-to-Contractor Title and Scope Translations
A reference of common MOS, AFSC, and rank-based titles and the civilian GovCon roles they map to.
Reviewed by the Good to Go team · Last updated 2026-10-21 · Sources: GSA CALC+, O*NET
Translate MOS to civilian: IT and cyber
- 25B Information Technology Specialist → Systems / Network Administrator
- 25D Cyber Network Defender → Cybersecurity Analyst
- 17C Cyber Operations Specialist → Cyber Operations Analyst
- 1B4X1 Cyber Warfare Operator → Cyber Operations Analyst
- 3D1X2 Cyber Transport → Network Technician
Intelligence
- 35F Intelligence Analyst → All-source Intelligence Analyst
- 35N Signals Intelligence Analyst → SIGINT Analyst
- 1N0X1 All-source Analyst → Intelligence Analyst
Logistics and leadership
- 92A Automated Logistical Specialist → Supply Chain Analyst
- Platoon Sergeant → Operations Manager
- First Sergeant → Senior Operations Manager
- Company Commander → Operations Director
Scope translation rules
- Platoon → team of about 30 to 40
- Company → unit of about 150
- Battalion → organization of about 500
- Brigade → organization of about 3,500
Before and after
Platoon Sergeant, 38 soldiers
Operations Manager (U.S. Army Platoon Sergeant): led 38 personnel and $6.4M in equipment.
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