DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD) CAREER AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES Presenter: Karen S. Hannah Associate Director Recruitment Assistance Division “Taking the Pentagon to the People”

LARGEST and Oldest Federal Agency DoD – Who Are We? We are the Nation’s LARGEST and Oldest Federal Agency Mission: Providing support to the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. In terms of people and operations, we are busier than all of the nation’s largest private sector companies.

DoD – Who Are We? We are… One Employer - Many Components Over 900,000 Civilians supporting military service members

20 Additional DoD Agencies Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Defense Health Agency (DHA) Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Defense Security Service (DSS) Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Missile Defense Agency (MDA) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) National Security Agency (NSA)/Central Security Service (CSS) Office of the Inspector General (DoDIG) Office of the Secretary of Defense - Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA)

Why Work for DoD? Diverse workforce supporting our Nation’s Defense 750 Civilian Occupations Over 900,000 Civilian Employees Excellent Training and Career Development State of the Art Technology Meaningful and Challenging Work You Can Make a Difference Worldwide – 6,000 Locations, over 163 Countries

DoD Has Jobs for Everyone Military Installation/Government Agency is Like a Small City Employees needed to fill jobs in the following areas: Administrative Human Resources Medical Budget/Finance Information Technology Nurses Childcare Intelligence Public Affairs Computer Science Languages Quality Assurance Contracting Law Supply Chain Cyber Security Management Analyst Teachers/Instructions Engineering Mathematics …and many more…..over 700 job titles!

What Job is Right for You? Positions within the Federal Government are classified by pay plan, occupational series and grade. GS – 0800 – 05 GS – General Schedule (Pay Plan) (White Collar) 0800 – Job/Occupational Series – for Engineers 05 - Grade

Pay Plans Appropriated Funds – Funded by Congress General Schedule (GS) - White Collar Positions Federal Wage Grade System (WG, WS, WL, etc.) - Blue Collar Positions (craft, trade, labor) Senior Executive Service (SES) - Equivalent to CEOs and Generals Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) – Generate own funds Various types of jobs - Childcare, recreation, lifeguard, etc.

Series Numbers What is a “Series” Number? A number that represents an occupational group or a job family. Examples: 0800 - series number for Engineers 0201 - series number for Human Resources Alphabetical List of Job Titles with Series Number: www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iii/b/alph-ndx.htm Numerical List of Job Series with Job Titles: www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iii/a/num-ndx.htm

How to Apply Set up an account on USAJOBS www.USAJOBS.gov Create your resume using the USAJOBS on-line resume builder Target resumes for each job Store up to 5 different resumes in your USAJOBS account Search job announcements using keywords such as your location, type of job or the agency you are interested in Be sure to read entire announcement for “How to Apply” directions – be sure to include all required documents (transcripts, DD214, etc.)

DoD Scholarships Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Scholarship Program – for scientist, mathematicians, and engineers DoD Information Assurance Scholarship National Defense Science and Engineering Scholarship National Physical Science Consortium National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarship Stokes Education Scholarship Program

Career Opportunities for Students & Recent Graduates Student and Graduate Opportunities DoD Pathways Programs Internship Program – While in School Recent Graduates Program – Apply during senior year or within 2 years after graduation. Veterans unable to apply within 2 years after graduation, due to military service, may have up to 6 years to apply. Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) - Graduate Level For More Information: http://godefense.cpms.osd.mil/internships.aspx

Career Opportunities for Students & Recent Graduates Pathways Programs Internship Program For students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, including high school to post graduate schools. Provides students with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. May be converted non-competitively into a permanent position after graduation.

Career Opportunities for Students & Recent Graduates Pathways Programs Recent Graduates Program Provides developmental opportunities in the Federal government for individuals who graduated from qualifying institutions with an associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate, vocational, technical degree or certificate. Must apply within two years of degree/certificate completion except Veterans (up to six years). Apply during senior year and before graduation.

Career Opportunities for Students & Recent Graduates Pathways Programs Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) Premier leadership developmental program for advanced degree candidates. Provides employment opportunities to masters, JD and doctoral-level graduates in STEM, contracting, finance, health, and other fields. Must apply within two years of degree completion. May be converted noncompetitively to permanent position upon successful completion of the program.

DoD Committed to Diversity in the Workforce DoD is committed to promoting diversity in the workforce Especially hiring talented students from HBCUs and other minority serving institutions DoD promotes Career and Scholarship Opportunities to students, faculty, and staff – ALL YEAR LONG!

Contact a DoD Career Advisor at: Email: DoD.Applicants@mail.mil How Can YOUR STUDENTS Get Assistance Searching for Jobs or Scholarship Opportunities? Contact a DoD Career Advisor at: Toll Free: 1-888-363-4872 Live Chat: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST Email: DoD.Applicants@mail.mil

DoD is looking for a diverse pool of candidates to Summary DoD is looking for a diverse pool of candidates to support our Nation’s security mission Careers with the Department of Defense offers outstanding opportunities for travel, training, job experience & career growth There’s a world of possibilities waiting for you…. come join the DoD team and help ensure America’s security today!

Karen S. Hannah Karen.S.Hannah2.civ@mail.mil 571-372-2164 Summary Karen S. Hannah Karen.S.Hannah2.civ@mail.mil 571-372-2164

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