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Location: Worldwide
Company: US Army
Experience: Executive
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Responsible for up to 20 milliion in equipment, material. Managed over $200 million budget. Supervised up to 150 people. worked at international level both in strategy and policy
Job Requirements
Undergraduate degree is highest level of educatoin required. Military education sequentially required as career progresses. Specialized training need in certain fields. Independent thinking a must. Security clearance needed.
Uppers
Prestige and honor. Feeling that you are giving back to America.
Downers
Extensive unpredictable travel. Getting shot at.
Compensation
At the senior level, quite good. Benefits exceed most jobs. Entry level vacation, medical, and health insurance above par. Currently make approx $95K.
Advice to Jobseekers
Know yourself--hard on familiy and your body--most rewarding job I have ever held.

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