Veterans: Use this chart when crossing over your military career to a civilian position. When speaking to Recruiters talk about your civilian career level. This list is not exclusive , but definitely a starting point. Get the job!
| Enlisted
Military Ranks |
Military Title |
Civilian Career Level |
| E7- to E9 | Sergeant First Class, Navy Chief Petty Officer, Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Senior Chief, Sergeant Major, Fleet Master Chief | Executive, Director, Supervisor, Senior Manager, Operations Director, Advisor |
| E4 to E6 | Corporal, Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class, Sergeant, Petty Officer Second Class, Staff Sergeant, Petty Officer First Class | Assistant Manager, Line Supervisor, Section Leader, Task Leader, Supervisor, Foreman |
| E1 to E3 | Private, PFC, Seaman Recruit, Seaman Apprentice | Production Worker, Assembler, Technician, Assistant, Apprentice, Team Member |
| Officer
Military Ranks |
Military Title | Civilian Career Level |
| O7 & Above | Brigadier General, Major General, LT General, General, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral | President, Senior Director, Chairman of the Board, Managing Director |
| O5 & O6 | LT Colonel, Colonel, Commander, Captain | President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Program Director |
| O4 | Major, Lieutenant Commander | Vice President, Department Head, Program Manager, Senior Advisor |
| O1 to O3 | Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade | Executive, Vice President, Administrator, Manager, Supervisor, Superintendent, Project Officer |
WARRANT OFFICER
| Warrant Officer
Military Rank |
Military Title | Civilian Career Level |
| WO1 to WO 5 | Warrant Officers | Executive, Director, Specialist, Facilitator, Technical Manager, Technical Specialist |
Thank you for your service!