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Government Jobs

Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense (OIG DOD)

Established as one of the "independent and objective units to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of those establishments"

Inspector General is an extension of the Secretary of Defense's "eyes, ears, and conscience"

Commonly employs auditors and criminal investigators

Seeks individuals who are "dedicated to public service, have analytical and logical reasoning abilities, can determine where and how to gather data, have good written and oral communications skills, and can work effectively with a variety of people"

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Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

Mission of DeCA is to deliver the highest quality of life benefit to the four armed services and their communities resulting in an enhanced recruitment, retention, and readiness by efficiently and effectively providing exceptional savings and excellent products and services

Has approximately 280 commissaries around the world which provides groceries to U.S military

Seeks individuals who desire to be employed within occupations that support DeCA's commissaries

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Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

Provider of contract audit and financial services

An all-civilian, single occupation, signal mission agency with nationwide employment locations

Seeking entry-level auditors

Requirements:

  • American Citizen
  • 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing in addition to completion of a 4 year academic degree

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Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)

World's largest finance and accounting organization

Employees provide financial and accounting services for the DoD agencies and military

Employment locations available throughout the United States, Germany and Japan

Positions available within accounting, finance, information systems, computer technology, human resources, and clerical and technical support

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Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Responsible for continuously renovating how Department of Defense's employers move, share, and use information

Integrates hardware and software to construct a environment which ensures that the military's needs for information systems is efficiently sustained

Focuses on employment opportunities related to electronics engineering, information, technology, computer engineering, computer science, telecommunications, budgeting, contracting, human resources, and program/management

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Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

DIA's mission is to provide accurate and timely information to ground, naval, air, missile, and space forces worldwide

Pursues individuals who possess strong research, analytical, and technical skills enabling them to work with intelligence officers, scientists, engineers, information technology specialists, and administrative and management specialists

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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Provides combat logistical support to Americas Armed Forces by using the most up-to-date supply chain technology to ensure warfighters get what they need when they need it

Occupations are available within the contracting, supply, financial, and management occupational fields

Provides a Professional Entry Level program which consists of a two-year, full-time training. Must have a 3.0 grade point average. Program interns are translated into permanent employees with DLA

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Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

DCMA civilian employees work together to manage the Department of Defense and NASA contracts for satellites, aircraft, ships, weapons systems, equipment, supplies, and services for America's defense

Employment opportunities include contract management, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, general engineering, mechanical engineering, computer/software engineering, industrial property management specialist, industrial specialist, information technology specialist, quality assurance specialist

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Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Mission and objective of DSCA is to support the national security of the United Sates and foreign policy by providing timely and effective direction, supervision, and oversight of security cooperation programs

Provides military assistance in order to promote stable security relationships

Employs a variety of occupations but specifically seeks individuals with Security Assistance Analyst skills

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Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

Provides world safety and security by reducing the past, present, and future threat from weapons of mass destruction

International arms control agreements, international cooperative threat reduction, technology development, combat support and chemical-biological defense are examples of how DTRA accomplishes their mission

DTRA has a continuous need for physical scientists, engineers including electrical, mechanical, chemical, nuclear, and biological, acquisition specialists, information technology specialist and other business professionals

Employment requirements include: U.S citizenship, drug testing and security clearance

Summer positions are advertised and available for application on the DTRA website in the December/January timeframe

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

Provides timely, relevant and accurate geospatial intelligence in support of national security objectives

Explores and analyzes imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the Earth

Provides support to civilian and military leaders

NGA tracks floods and fires

Main headquarters is located in Bethesda, Maryland but also operates out of St. Louis, Missouri, Washington D.C. and supports teams worldwide

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National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA)

Mission includes: monitor, gather, and decode foreign communication signals, ensure and protect America's security and communications, and transform data

Has opportunities for high school and college students, college graduates, and experience civilian professionals

Job occupations range from computer science, computer/electrical engineering, cryptanalysis, foreign languages, intelligence analysis, mathematics, and signals analysis

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Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)

Provides high-quality education opportunities to children of military service members and civilian employees positioned in foreign countries and specific U.S. regions

Actively recruits highly qualified educators to teach in Department of Defense schools

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Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) - Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)

WHS is the principal staff of the Secretary of Defense

Mission of the WHS staff is to provide employment information and assistance to the OSD and other DoD agencies

Seeks individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds

Individuals with a degree in biological sciences, accounting, public affairs, environmental affairs, information systems, operations research, public health, mathematics, law, economics, public administration, and international affairs

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Responsible for the DoD's high-level research and development

Continuously seeks to develop imaginative, innovative, and often high-risk research ideas resulting significant technological impact

Job opportunities exist for scientists, engineers and other occupations requiring security, administrative, budget, and management expertise

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Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA)

Department of Defense's legal agency which provide legal advice and services for the entire DoD

Attorneys and other civilian employees support the mission of DLSA

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Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

Protects America's homeland, allies, and deployed forced by using ballistic missile defenses

Civilian job opportunities available in a variety of fields including engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, business information technology, operations research and administration

College graduate program - Career Intern Program (CIP) entry level

Student - Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Co-op

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Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA)

Provides law enforcement and security for the Pentagon and surrounding facilities within in the National Capital Region (NCR)

Continuously seeking high-quality, physically fit individuals interested in fulfilling the mission of the PFPA

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