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Cyber Capability Development Officer

Difficulty · moderateFitness · moderate Officer accession

Job Overview

As a Cyber Capability Development Officer, you’ll develop software and hardware solutions to enable cyberspace operations and electromagnetic warfare capabilities within Army and Joint Service formations. You’ll provide leadership and technical expertise to deliver timely, integrated, and innovative capabilities.

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Official Qualification Requirements

Officer accession requirements

This is a commissioning path. Enlisted line scores do not apply — selection is based on education, officer testing and a selection board.

  • • Bachelor's degree required
  • • Commissioning paths: ROTC, OCS, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), Direct Commission

Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.

U.S. citizenship
U.S. citizen required

Required. Officer commissioning is citizen-only: goarmy.com says "Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer," marines.com lists "Be a U.S. citizen" for officers, airforce.com says officers "must be a native-born or naturalized United States citizen," and 10 U.S.C. 532 requires it by law. Verified August 2026.

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Required skills
Computer Programming & EngineeringComputer Algorithms & DataTechnology & Technical Procedures
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