Also called: ABMC Cemetery Superintendent, American Battle Monuments Commission Superintendent
Runs one of the American military cemeteries abroad, like the one above Omaha Beach in Normandy, caring for graves and hosting families and leaders.
Superintendents manage gardeners and guides, keep thousands of white marble headstones perfect, and host ceremonies on Memorial Day and D-Day. They help visiting families find a relative's grave and tell the stories of those buried there. They live abroad for years at a time.
Federal GS-12 to GS-14 pay plus overseas allowances, 2026 estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus management experience; military background and a second language help.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: History, Public Administration, Horticulture.
Growing about average. Federal civilian defense jobs track the defense budget; steady hiring with retirements (approx.).
Low risk for 10 years. Apps help visitors find graves; hosting families and running the site stay human.
Classes: World history, French or other language, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9171.
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