WHY WORK FOR DOD
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, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and other DOD Agencies have Civilian positions in nearly 650 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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We Take Care Of Our People
"People are the department's most critical asset. We remain the preeminent fighting force in the world because of our personnel in and out of uniform. I have never had more confidence in our ability to meet the security challenges of today and tomorrow."
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
March 5, 2021, Message to the Force
We Invest in Diversity
"We prioritize growing our talent by providing pay raises for both military and Civilian personnel, and we seek to make investments in the workforce where the department has critical demands, like cyber. Our plan is to build an increasingly resilient force, one that recognizes and embraces its diversity as a strength."
Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks
June 6th, 2021, Overview of DOD Priorities
WHAT DoD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING
WHAT DoD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING