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MOS/NEC*
TRANSLATOR

*MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY/NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION

MOS TRANSLATOR TOOLKIT

The MOS Translator Toolkit provides veterans with a wealth of information on working in the energy industry, as well as provides a more in depth job match up by MOS code by branch. The MOS Translator also includes knowledge, skills and abilities for each MOS and the many energy jobs which align to the particular MOS.

Some MOS codes do not have a direct translation to an energy job. However, your military experience provided you with some great skills that are highly valued.  Many jobs in the industry do not require direct experience, since training will be provided once you are hired by the energy company.

EXPLORE YOUR CAREER PATH USING THE MOS TRANSLATOR

Find out how your military experience matches up with the energy industry’s career opportunities. Below, select the military branch in which you served. You can then browse all or search by MOS/NEC code to find corresponding job classifications in the energy industry.

First choose a branch of service:

USING AI TO TRANSLATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

After reviewing how your military experience aligns with careers in the energy industry, the next step is translating that experience into language that clearly reflects your value to employers. While the MOS Translator helps identify potential career pathways, tools like AI can support you in turning that information into strong, tailored resume content, especially when aligned to a specific job posting.

  1. Explore your alignment: Start with the Explore your Career Path section above using the MOS Translator to identify how your military occupation may align with careers in the energy industry. First select your branch of service, then enter your Military Occupational Specialty. Keep in mind that not all job matches are listed, but the tool provides a strong starting point for identifying roles that align with your background. You can also visit the job board and search by MOS/NEC Code to explore additional roles that may align with your experience.
  2. Find a role that interests you: Visit the job board and identify positions that align with your skills, experience, and interests.
  3. Review the job description closely: Pay close attention to required skills, qualifications, and keywords listed in the job posting. These are critical when translating your experience. Focus on sections like “Requirements,” “Responsibilities,” and “Preferred Qualifications,” as keywords often appear there. Repeated words or phrases—such as “project management,” “customer success,” or “cross-functional collaboration”—typically signal priority areas for the role. Look for both technical skills (software, certifications, equipment) and soft skills (communication, leadership, and problem-solving). Also be aware that employers may use different terminology for similar skills. For example, “client relations” may be used instead of “customer service,” or “data analysis” instead of “analytics.” Matching the employer’s language will strengthen your resume.
  4. Use AI to get started: Use an AI tool, such as CoPilot, Gemini, or ChatGPT to begin translating your experience into civilian resume language.
    Example prompt: “Translate my MOS experience into resume bullet points aligned with this job description.”
  5. Refine and tailor your resume: Treat the AI output as a starting point. Incorporate the technical skills and keywords from the job posting you are referencing and adjust the language to accurately reflect your experience.
  6. Get Expert Support: You can connect with our Veteran Career Coach for additional guidance. Our coach can review your resume, provide feedback, help you prepare for interviews, and connect you with recruiters in the energy industry. If you are unsure of a career path, the Veteran Career Coach can help you identify roles that best fit your skills and interests.

AI is a helpful starting point, but it should not be used as a final product. Energy roles often require specific technical language and keywords that must be reflected in your resume, and job titles and responsibilities can vary across companies. AI may not capture every possible career pathway or fully represent your experience, so it’s important to review, refine, and tailor your materials to each role you pursue.