The Military Post - #5

Welcome to The Military Post! This newsletter is your one-stop-shop as a member of the military community to stay up to date on the latest news, advice, and scholarship and career opportunities!

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In this edition we have a TON of hot jobs, news, and some great job-seeker advice. Let’s not waste any time and get right into it!

P.S. Open Roles, Events, and Scholarships are at the bottom of the newsletter!

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Monthly Job-Seeker Advice

Let’s discuss the resume this edition and a few of the common issues that we see when helping military job-seekers land their next role.

1. The Professional Summary: Far too often we see individuals with two paragraph professional summaries full of buzzwords like “results-oriented”. While there is nothing wrong with using one or two of these, that is not what will set you apart as a candidate. Consider a 3-4 sentence professional summary that clearly highlights your: (1) relevant experience including the number of years (2) relevant education, certification, clearance, etc (3) role you are seeking

2. What to Include: Your resume does not need to be everything you have ever done. In fact, for some roles it might feel like you are cutting out a huge portion of what you have done. However, you want to try to get your resume down to one page and have only the things that speak to why you are right for THIS job on the page. Having a resume that does include everything you have ever done, a “master resume” to pull from makes creating individual resumes for roles easy.

3. Your Bullets: These are not a job description they are results that you produced. So don’t say “I was responsible for..” because that doesn’t tell me if you performed well. Focus on outcomes and don’t be afraid to estimate those outcomes in order to quantify them. Go from “Responsible for the training of all infantry officers in X course” to “Led X topic curriculum design and delivery to X students with an X% pass rate”.

4. The Length: If it is not a federal resume, aim for one page. There are people with a decade plus in the private sector who can make one-page work, you can too. At most, go to two pages but this is for someone with significant private sector experience, applying to a role in which the details of each individual position they held in the service is important (some contracting), or applying to a federal role.

5. Double Check For: Consistency, is the text different sizes, colors, does it look weird? Is it in PDF format like it should be? Is it titled FIRSTLASTRESUME? Are there periods in some places but not others? Etc etc etc.

If you need a great resource with some embedded notes for your resume, check out this one by Stephen Semmelroth (click the link then “view raw”).

Hegseth is Confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense by a tight Senate vote of 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding vote. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Iraq War veteran, faced criticism over past allegations, including misconduct and leadership concerns. However, he received strong backing from President Trump, emphasizing the need for military readiness. His confirmation, the narrowest for a defense secretary, came after opposition from some Republicans and Democrats, who questioned his judgment. Despite the controversies, Hegseth will replace Robert Salesses as defense secretary and begin his tenure soon.

DOD Exempt from Federal Hiring Freeze

The Department of Defense has been granted a full exemption from President Trump’s civilian hiring freeze, ensuring that hiring for positions such as child care, commissaries, and schools on military bases can continue. This exemption, confirmed through Army and Air Force memos, clarifies that all DOD civilian personnel hiring is unaffected despite initial uncertainty. The hiring freeze, which took effect on January 20, applies to most federal positions and aims to reduce the government workforce through efficiency measures and attrition. However, the Office of Personnel Management confirmed that DOD is not subject to the restrictions. The freeze remains in place for at least 90 days until a workforce reduction plan is issued.

Military Spouses Should Be Able to Continue Working Remotely

A federal memo states that military spouses working remotely for the government "should" be allowed to continue doing so, but the language does not explicitly require agencies to grant exemptions. The uncertainty stems from President Trump’s return-to-office policy for federal employees, which has left many military spouses concerned about their job stability. While some agencies, like the VA and HHS, have clarified exemptions for military spouses, others have not, leading to confusion. Advocates warn that delays in policy clarification may force families to make difficult decisions about relocation and employment. Despite existing laws supporting military spouse telework, inconsistencies in agency enforcement continue to create anxiety.

Texas Deploys Over 400 National Guard Troops to Strengthen Border Security

Governor Greg Abbott is sending over 400 Texas soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist Border Patrol in enforcing immigration laws. The Texas Tactical Border Force will work with federal troops, and specialized aircraft like C-130s and Chinook helicopters will be deployed. This effort is part of Operation Lone Star, launched in 2021. Abbott thanked the Trump administration for its partnership, aiming to strengthen border security. Additionally, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham offered a ranch for mass deportations to support the immigration crackdown.

Upcoming Events for the Military Community

• Meet recruiters at companies like TEKsystems, ManTech, GuidePoint Security, and more who are looking to hire military talent, all from home on February 28th!

  From the comfort of your home, you will be able to join virtual booths from companies looking to hire military across industries, have live conversations via text and video with recruiters, build your network, and even win giveaways!

  The best part? A huge number of the recruiters coming are military-affiliated, and they all know the value your service can bring to their company.

  Sign up today you will be sent an easy walkthrough of the hiring fair platform, giveaway information, and the full list of companies in attendance once finalized at least a week before event day! Sign up here.

Hot Jobs

Spot a role that interests you? Email [email protected] with your resume and we can help make an introduction to the hiring company!

ManTech

Our vision is Securing the Future as the most trusted partner for U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian clients through the power of One ManTech. When the agencies we serve need an essential partner for their national and homeland security missions, they think ManTech.

• Engineering Technician - USA-FL-Panama City Beach

  • Experience: 3+ years

• CSNA Cyber Security Network Analyst - USA-MD-Fort Meade

  • Experience: 2+ years

• Administrative Security Assistant - USA-MD-Patuxent River

  • Experience: 3+ years

View all opportunities here!

Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Our software-focused approach to tactical communications accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. Sigma Defense specializes in delivering solutions and services for CJADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM and DEVSECOPS to customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force.

• Deputy Program Manager - Norfolk, VA

  • Experience: 6+ years

• Budget Analyst - Fort Belvoir, Virginia,

  • Experience: 2+ years if masters 4+ years if bachelors

• Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Operations Planner - San Diego, California,

  • Experience: 2+ years

View all opportunities here!

Rocket Companies

Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based fintech company consisting of mortgage, real estate and financial service businesses. We use our technology, data and best-in-class service to give clients certainty in life’s most complex moments so they can achieve and live their dreams. We believe our widely recognized “Rocket” brand is synonymous with simple, fast, and trusted digital solutions.

• Capital Market Credit Analyst, Detroit, Michigan

  • As a Capital Markets Credit Risk Analyst, you’ll have the primary responsibility for developing a risk framework that will provide visibility on the credit risk exposure of our mortgage servicing portfolio.

  • Experience: 3 years

• Prescreen Marketing Manager Detroit, Michigan,

  • As a Prescreen Marketing Manager, you’ll drive growth by launching and optimizing prescreen programs through direct mail and digital marketing channels.

  • Experience: 4 years

View all opportunities here!

System High

System High delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities.

We maximize protection in space, cyber, ground, air, and sea by fully engaging your mission and rapidly developing the most comprehensive and resilient protection programs.

• Activity Security Representative, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH,

  • The Activity Security Representative’s primary function is to provide multi-disciplined security support to a customer’s facility and organization.

  • Experience: 3-5 years

• Information Systems Security Officer II AL - Montgomery, AL

  • The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.

  • Experience: 2 - 5 years

View all opportunities here!

GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions that minimize risk. Our experts act as your trusted advisor to understand your business and challenges, helping you through an evaluation of your cybersecurity posture and ecosystem to expose risks, optimize resources and implement best-fit solutions. GuidePoint’s unmatched expertise has enabled a third of Fortune 500 companies and more than half of the U.S. government cabinet-level agencies to improve their security posture and reduce risk.

• Cyber Data Analytics Engineer (TS/SCI) - St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA

• Network Security Engineer (TS/SCI) - St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA or D.C.

• Cybersecurity Engineer (Secret+) - Tampa, FL

• Splunk Engineer (Secret+) - Locations available in CO, DC, FL, HI, MD, MO, VA

• Gigamon Security Engineer (TS/SCI) - Locations available in CO, DC, FL, HI, MD, MO, VA

• Experience: 3 - 5 years

View all opportunities here!

Publicis Media

“Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Performics, Spark Foundry, Starcom, and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.”

• Associate - Atlanta, GA

• Associate - Birmingham, MI

• Associate - Los Angeles, CA

• Associate - New York City, NY

• Associate - Chicago, IL

View all opportunities here!

Acosta Group

For nearly 100 years, Acosta Group agencies have helped brands reach their ultimate retail and distribution goals. From our humble beginnings in Jacksonville, Florida, to our ever-evolving approach of today, we are proud of our storied growth and position as an industry leader. Forge your own career path and work at one of our many agencies. Roles range from entry level to leadership, with various schedule types to fit your lifestyle.

• Category Analyst CPG, Hybrid, Various East Coast Locations

• Analyst, Business Intelligence, Hybrid, Various East Coast Locations

• Sales Representatives, Nationwide Openings

View all opportunities here!

Let Us Pay for Your Certification!

While we are on the topic of companies looking at your education and being a qualified candidate - Boots to Books offers numerous scholarships to military-connected students and job-seekers! The current scholarship offers include:

1. Google Certification Scholarships - Receive a Google Career Certification taught by Google volunteers at no cost, at your own pace. The trainings include: IT, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, and more! Boots to Books provides ten Google Scholarships monthly, apply for the next class here.

2. $1,000 Certification Scholarships - Receive a paid training of your choice, mentorship, and resume and interview resources at no cost. Applications open quarterly, stay updated on the next round here!

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