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Military or Civilian
WE HAVE A CAREER FOR YOU
With over 3.4 million Service Members and Civilians at the DoD,
HOW DO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
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Why Work for DOD
Benefits of DOD Culture
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Teamwork
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Results Driven
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Teamwork
The work of DOD is intricate and complex and requires the support of employees across 33 different Agencies. The employees of DOD know that their work is interdependent and that teamwork is essential to operate hand-in-hand across organizational lines to meet their mission.
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Results Driven
DOD civilian employees are here to achieve a mission – whether it's monitoring contracts, welding ships, treating patients, practicing law, teaching students, or building satellites – everyone is dedicated to working together to achieve the highest results.
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Diversity and Inclusion
The Department of Defense (DOD) continues to position itself to be an employer of choice reinforced by our commitment to creating an environment that values the perspectives, experiences, and expertise of the entire workforce. It is our diversity that strengthens our mission, as well as our culture of inclusion that promotes full and successful integration of our diverse workforce into the workplace. As we strive to maximize our outreach to recruit, hire, retain, and promote diverse talent from across the nation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to promote an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent all from rising to the highest level of their potential. For more information see Executive Order--Establishing a Coordinated Government-wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce.
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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
Message to the Force
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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
Overview of DOD Priorities
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