The Department of Defense (DOD) employs 950,000 civilians, many serving in critical positions worldwide. There are a multitude of opportunities requiring a diverse range of skills. If a competitive salary, great benefits, unsurpassed training, and the pride of defending our Nation interests you, then your future is with DOD.
As a civilian in DOD, you play an important role in the defense of our Nation and in supporting our Armed Forces. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and other DOD Agencies have civilian positions in nearly 675 occupations. Find the positions that fit your talents and pursue your future with a diverse, challenging, and rewarding DOD civilian career.
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- How to Apply
- Résumé Writing Techniques
- Security Clearances
- Interviewing Tips
- Scholarship, Internship, and Employment Opportunities
Featured Agencies:
- Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
- Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
- Department of Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Warfare Centers
- Department of Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Carderock
- Department of Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), NSWC Dahlgren Division
- Department of Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) - Southwest
- Department of Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
- Department of Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)
- U.S. Navy, Commander, Navy Installations Command, Family Readiness Division
- Department of Navy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF
- Department of the Navy, NAVWAR- NIWC PACIFIC
- Department of Navy, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NSA)
- National Guard - Kansas
- U.S. Army Contracting Command - Redstone
- U.S. Air Force Civilian Service INTERN Programs
- U.S. Air Force, Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI)
- U.S. Cyber Command
- Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Defense Microelectronics Activity
- United States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Marine and Family Programs Division
Special Note
Individuals participating in the DOD Civilian Career event on Thursday, September 15, 2022, are required to submit a resume at the time of registration.
Also, for those with Artificial Intelligence, Data Scientist, and or Software Developer skillsets, please strongly consider attaching an electronic Portfolio or ePortfolio URL link to the header or the top of your resume.
If you have any questions, please contact the project managers, Mr. David “Kelly” Williams, Jr. at david.k.williams3.civ@mail.mil, Mr. Ty Redmon (brent.t.redmon.civ@mail.mil) and Mr. Jimmy Clark (jimmy.s.clark.civ@mail.mil).
