What began as a way to help emerging defense companies find top candidates has grown into the largest defense industry careers marketplace. JOBSwithDOD provides a unified ecosystem of career opportunities across both private sector defense companies of all sizes and DoD civilian employers: one industry, one network.
At JOBSwithDOD our purpose unites us. The core values that animate everything we do are based upon integrity, service, and excellence. This commitment to our mission, and a focus on delivering the highest quality solutions for the defense industry means we are ever striving for continuous improvement and growth.
In 2023, JOBSwithDOD formed a shadow board consisting of employees from across our offices and departments. The aim of our shadow board was and remains, to offer an employee perspective on issues of group-wide significance to executive leadership, and to develop future leaders.
The shadow board is proud to have completed several recent strategic initiatives including establishing a mentorship program to foster career growth and expanding our impact to support veteran serving non-profits.
The Strategic Shift: From Defense to Energy Security The military’s relationship with energy is changing dramatically. The Department of Defense (DoD) now sees energy security as a vital part of national defense strategy. Why the Defense Industry Supports Energy The DoD uses more energy than any other federal agency. It accounts for 76% of the … Continued
What Makes a Defense Industry Resume Different in 2026 Defense industry resumes in 2026 look quite different from regular corporate job applications in past years. Defense work’s specialized nature, along with changing security rules and technical reviews, creates a unique job-seeking environment. Job seekers must know these differences to succeed in the defense job market. … Continued
The U.S. defense spending will reach $1 trillion by 2026, showing a 15% year-over-year increase. The Trump administration has front-loaded defense appropriations through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The United States currently spends $916 billion on military expenditures. This amount represents half of all discretionary spending and provides jobs to 60% of federal workers. … Continued