Civilian Military Jobs

Civilian military jobs, direct from the U.S. armed forces and Federal government agencies that oversee or cooperate with the armed forces in some capacity. Also includes USA Jobs, the official government job bank operated by the Office of Personnel Management. It too lists civilian military jobs.

Civilian military jobs are for workers who wish to work for the U.S. military in some way, shape or form, but without enlisting. You don't have to be a veteran to land a civilian military job, but it might help. If you're looking to enlist in the military or just want to know more about it, see Military Jobs.

Did you know that qualified, ex-military members are entitled to veteran's preference in hiring and retention for government jobs, including civilian military jobs?

6 Figure Jobs
Recruits experienced professionals for exclusive U.S. and international senior-level, management, executive and consultant positions in a wide range of industries, including government. Submit your resume confidentiality, and search for jobs and consulting opportunities with annual compensation packages of $100,000 or more. Consistently voted "Best of the Web" by Forbes Magazine.

Air Force Civilian Military Jobs
At this writing, Air Force civilian military jobs are listed through USA Jobs, the U.S. Government's official job bank (linked below). Learn about the application process here.

Army Civilian Military Jobs
Join the U.S. Army without enlisting. Offers civilian military jobs and an entry-level Management Intern Program.

Best Jobs after Military Retirement
From CNNMoney.com, the top 20 jobs into which it's relatively easy to transition after retiring from armed forces duty. See Best Companies for more like this.

Central Intelligence Agency
Browse high-tech, science, engineering, clandestine, analytical, medical, psychiatric, professional and many other positions. The CIA also offers Undergraduate Student Trainee (Co-Op), Internship, and Graduate Studies Programs.

Civilian Military Jobs in Information Technology
Job bank focused exclusively on direct and contract defense, aerospace, and homeland security jobs offered by companies and recruiters worldwide. Part of the Defense Talent Network, which lists more than just IT jobs. Not affiliated with the military or government. But many of the jobs it lists are with companies that have military or government contracts.

Coast Guard Civilian Military Jobs
Learn about civilian military jobs at the U.S. Coast Guard Civilian Personnel homepage. Search for job openings on the special, United States Coast Guard page at USA Jobs, the Federal Government's official, central job bank.

Department of Defense
A guide to DOD news, publications and Web sites, such as the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Defense Security Service (DSS), and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Includes links to military enlistment and civilian military jobs, plus its internal jobs though USA Jobs.

Department of Veterans Affairs
Includes jobs with the VA, plus information about vocational rehabilitation, education benefits and employment services for U.S. veterans. See also Veterans' Hiring Preference below.

Destiny Group
A recruiting outfit started by an ex-Army officer, to recruit officers, NCOs, enlisted personnel and military spouses for civilian companies.

Federal Jobs Digest
Lists communications, computing, engineering and other government jobs. Includes a do-it-yourself Federal resume builder and advice for writing same. Not affiliated with the government.

Federal Job Resume Builder
Build a resume online that's suitable for most Federal jobs, courtesy of USA Jobs (listed below), the government's official, central job bank for local, state and Federal gigs.

FedWorld
Search for government jobs of all types, courtesy of the Department of Commerce. Includes links to key, government agency Web sites.

FirstGov
The government's official Web portal for U.S. citizens, private businesses, and Federal, state, local and tribal government employees. Find online services, jobs, intern and contract opportunities, forms, benefits, agencies, and just about anything else "gov'ment."

Government Jobs at Yahoo! HotJobs
This popular, U.S. and international job bank is among the most comprehensive on the Web, with many useful, free features. It lists all types of direct, contract and entry-level jobs, including those in the government sector. Features include a dedicated Government/Military job-search channel, posting of multiple resumes, resume privacy options and stats (e.g., how many employers have viewed your resume), job-search management tools, jobs by email, industry news, job-search and career tips, networking and advice forums—you name it, and Yahoo! HotJobs will likely have it.

Government Jobs at Job.com
This popular, U.S. job bank with a primo domain name offers many types of direct, entry-level and consulting jobs in most industries, including government. Search for government jobs, post multiple resumes confidentially, receive job notification by email, and access career resources for job seekers.

Homeland Readiness and Security
Lists government job opportunities directly related to national security, emergency readiness, bioterrorism and disaster recovery, through the agencies and military branches that offer them. One of many focused sections at USA Jobs.

Marine Corps Civilian Military Jobs
The U.S. Marine Corps employs a diverse, civilian military workforce, comprised of individuals with a broad range of technical, science, business, and program management skills.

Merchant Marine
Contrary to popular belief, the Merchant Marine is not a military organization. It's a fleet of privately-owned ships regulated by the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD). However, officers and crew are certified by the Coast Guard, and officers are commissioned in the Naval Reserve or another uniformed service. Additionally, some Merchant Marine ships operate under military contracts, and during wars and national emergencies, the military might call upon the Merchant Marine for assistance. That's why we've listed it here.

National Security Agency
The NSA offers government jobs in intelligence, security, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, cryptanalysis, signal analysis and foreign languages. Also offers education-related employment and training programs for college and high school students.

Navy Civilian Military Jobs
Search and apply for international civilian military jobs with the Navy and Marine Corps.

Office of Personnel Management
As the "The Federal Government's Human Resources Agency," it's the central hiring authority for many Federal agencies. It owns and operates USA Jobs, the central government job bank on the Web (listed below). So natch, it has its own section where it recruits for itself.

Presidential Appointments
Apply online at the White House Web site for policymaking and key administrative positions. For "regular" jobs or internships at the White House, see White House Jobs below.

Public Service Employees Network
Offers resources and services for landing government jobs and for current civil service workers. Some resources and services cost. Not affiliated with the government.

Student Government Jobs
A joint project between the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and Department of Education, just for high school and college students. Search for Federal and civilian-military employment, including apprenticeships, internships, co-op work-study programs, and temporary and summer opportunities. Also build an online resume you can print locally, research Federal agencies, and receive new opportunities by email.

TAOnline
A job bank for military veterans, soon-to-be veterans, reservists and retirees transitioning to civilian or civilian-military jobs.

USA Jobs
The U.S. Government's official, central site for local, state and Federal government jobs. (It lists many government jobs, but not all, as some agencies do their own hiring.) Includes a Federal resume builder, job notification by email, and loads of resources for landing government jobs. It's important to follow Uncle Sam's instructions to the letter. If you find the government application process as confusing as many do, it's a good idea to read an authoritative book on the matter. Avoid companies that promise to make it easier or guarantee you'll land a government job by paying a fee. Most are scams.

Veterans' Hiring Preference
If you're a veteran or disabled veteran of the U.S. military, use this simple, online advisor gizmo by the Department of Labor, to determine your eligibility for hiring preference in government jobs. When you apply for their jobs online or otherwise, government agencies will likely ask where you stand in the point system. Prepare in advance right here.

Washington Center for Internships
Arranges academic, college student internship programs in the private, government and nonprofit sectors for a semester, summer or quarter. Works with hundreds of colleges and universities to place interns. A nonprofit organization not affiliated with the U.S. government, except through internship arrangements.

White House Jobs
Employment information for the Executive Office of the President, maintained by the United States Office of Personnel Management. See also USA Jobs above.