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

2. 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.

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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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!

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Series Numbers What is a “Series” Number?
A number that represents an occupational group or a job family.
Examples:
series number for Engineers
series number for Human Resources
Alphabetical List of Job Titles with Series Number:
Numerical List of Job Series with Job Titles:

10. 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.)

11. 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

12. 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:

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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!

17. 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:
Live Chat: Tuesdays and Thursdays :30 PM - 2:30 PM EST

18. 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!

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

20. Questions