16F1Q Foreign Area Officer (FAO), Trainer: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Foreign Area Officer (FAO), Trainer designation to Political Scientists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Typical national pay$114,030–$174,180Median $142,080 · BLS OEWS 2025
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O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
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Example civilian duties from O*NET
Teach political science.
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
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Political Scientist
Summary
Political scientist studying political systems, public opinion, and decision-making while teaching courses, conducting research, and advising students and government officials on political issues
Experience
Political Scientist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Taught political science courses to undergraduate and graduate students
Maintained current knowledge of government policy decisions and political trends
Developed and tested theories using information from various sources, including interviews and case law
Disseminated research results through academic publications and public presentations
Advised political science students on academic and career paths
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data from election results and public opinion surveys
Consulted with and advised government officials and civic bodies on political issues
Skills
Core Skills
Conducting research on social issues, Advising on public matters
Checking & Planning
Evaluating civic projects, Forecasting social trends, Interpreting research data, Planning social sciences research, Developing physical theories, Reviewing professional literature
Technical Skills
Preparing scientific reports, Preparing information
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Teach political science.
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
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