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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The Department of Defense (DoD) provides employment opportunities for disabled men and women who honorably served on behalf of our Nation. As the largest Federal employer of veterans, we are committed to providing every disabled veteran who wants to serve our country as a DoD civil servant the opportunity to do so. As a civilian in the Department of Defense, you can play an important part in the defense of our Nation and in helping support our Armed Forces. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and other agencies in the Department of Defense employ more than 700,000 civilian employees. There are nearly 700 occupations that can offer disabled veterans diverse, challenging and rewarding careers. We recognize that the transition from military service to civilian service in the Department of Defense can be challenging and often confusing. We trust that this website helps you navigate career possibilities and hiring procedures more easily. If we did not answer your questions, please do not hesitate to Ask Us, and we will respond to you within 48 hours. You may also review frequently asked Questions & Answers that were developed from questions other veterans asked us. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION The Department of Defense advertises its jobs in “Vacancy or Job Announcements.” These are posted online. There are also a variety of streamlined hiring authorities to employ qualified disabled veterans. The Department has human resources specialists to assist veterans in the employment search. To contact us, visit http://www.godefense.com/info.html. While at that site, you can "Search for Jobs" to access websites of the Military Departments and Defense Agencies. These websites have an array of employment information to further assist you in locating just the right job. There are several things you need to know about vacancy announcements, your eligibility to apply for advertised jobs, and the hiring authorities to get you on the payroll.
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