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Suffolk University

Sergeant

Boston, MA

$65.52K - $109.20K/yr

Staffing varies on each shift, but may also include a Lieutenant with major oversight and a lead ... Commander in the absence of higher ranking personnel. 3. Each Sergeant may also be assigned ...

Suffolk University

Sergeant

Boston, MA

$65.52K - $109.20K/yr

Staffing varies on each shift, but may also include a Lieutenant with major oversight and a lead ... Commander in the absence of higher ranking personnel. 3. Each Sergeant may also be assigned ...

Core Government Services Corporation

CGS is looking for a Warfighting Functional (WfF) Analyst to support the US Army's Mission Command ... Can be a senior Warrant Officer, (W-4/5) or Sergeant Major (E9). * Successfully served in a key ...

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How much do command sergeant major jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for command sergeant major in the United States is $56,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $56,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Command Sergeant Major, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Command Sergeant Major, you need extensive military experience, a deep understanding of leadership principles, and completion of required Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) courses. Familiarity with military communication systems, operational planning tools, and personnel management software is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, mentorship abilities, decisiveness, and integrity are essential soft skills for leading and advising both enlisted personnel and officers. These skills are crucial for ensuring mission readiness, maintaining discipline, and fostering effective unit cohesion within the military.

What are some common challenges Command Sergeant Majors face when balancing leadership responsibilities with administrative duties?

Command Sergeant Majors often find it challenging to balance their key leadership role—mentoring NCOs and advising the command team—with the extensive administrative tasks required at their level. They must prioritize time effectively to remain visible and accessible to troops, while also managing reports, policies, and coordination with staff. Successful Command Sergeant Majors use strong delegation skills, maintain open lines of communication, and set clear priorities to ensure both leadership and administrative functions are executed efficiently.

What are Command Sergeant Majors?

A Command Sergeant Major (CSM) is the senior enlisted advisor to the commanding officer at battalion level or higher in the United States Army. They serve as a key link between enlisted soldiers and the command, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship. CSMs are responsible for the welfare, training, and professional development of the enlisted force and are recognized as experts in Army policies and procedures. Their role is critical in maintaining discipline, morale, and operational readiness within their units.
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Infographic showing various Command Sergeant Major job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% As Needed, and 86% Part Time. Highlights an 82% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,879 per year, or $27.3 per hour.
Senior Military Analyst

Senior Military Analyst

Valiant Integrated Services

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Senior Analyst Military Position
JOB OVERVIEW:
Valiant Integrated Services is seeking an experienced, highly skilled Army Leadership Training and Development Support Senior Analyst to join our professional team, providing Mission Command and Leadership training products and services for a Mission Training Complex (MTC) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Provide United States Army Mission Command and Leadership instruction, typically small group format to Soldiers, Leaders, and Department of the Army Civilians.
  • Create Leadership Training and Development classes and Programs of Instruction.
  • Create Army Mission Command classes and Programs of Instruction.
  • Conduct Video Interviews with Army Leaders to discuss a range of Leadership and Mission Command topics.
  • Serve as project lead to design, develop, and produce multimedia products documenting Leadership and Mission Command Lessons Learned as units prepare for operational deployments or major events, deploy and execute their assigned missions, and subsequently redeploy to home station.
  • Coordinate directly with units residing at JBLM to analyze Leadership training requirements and develop a broad range of training solutions that best support Commander's Leader Development Programs.
  • Research all aspects of Army and civilian community Leadership and Mission Command best practices and techniques.
  • Assist in maintaining relevancy and currency of the Leadership Training and Development Team products, services, webpages, and reference library.
  • As required provide Simulated Command Post Exercise Support to enable the training audiences' training objectives at all exercise events by being knowledgeable in all areas of the exercise control group operations, to include the event scenario, the Master Scenario Event List (MSEL), the Area of Responsibility, and the role and responsibilities of component response cells.
Requirements-
  • Successfully served as a Sergeant Major, or Command Sergeant Major, or Battalion Executive Officer, or Battalion Commander.
  • Experience in training U.S. Army Leaders, at platoon through brigade levels.
  • Proficient with current U.S. Army Doctrine: Unified Land Operations, Mission Command, Training Units and Developing Leaders, and Army Leadership.
  • Experienced and able to lead group discussions and facilitate Socratic-style learning. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint software programs.
  • Completed U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, or Sergeants Major Academy, or equivalent. - Operations assignment at brigade or above desired. - Completion of U.S. Army Battle Staff Course desired.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Master's Degree preferred. - Completed U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, or Sergeants Major Academy, or equivalent.
  • Have a current Secret Security Clearance

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