With a civilian job in the Department of War, you get to work alongside the nation’s Soldiers, bringing a level of expertise and skill that keeps the Army ready for anything.
As one of the seven science and technology domains within the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), our civilian scientists and engineers develop technologies that enable Soldiers to successfully defend the U.S. and its interests anywhere in the world.
To execute our mission, we need a workforce with a mastery of current state-of-the-art and emerging technologies that can leverage research and create new opportunities that meet the Army’s requirements.
C5ISR Center offers a broad range of roles. While you may need a specific skillset for some civilian careers, others call for a wider range of skills. Opportunities include:
Whether you are in college or graduate school, our internship program can give you the experience and training you need to advance your career.
Our recent graduate program can help develop your leadership skills and advance your career in business, administration, and technology.
In order to effectively execute our mission, we encourage continuous professional development. Employees can benefit from learning and developmental opportunities that encourage career growth. These include personal developmental training, mentoring from leaders and peers, and Department of War developmental programs.
Want to further your education? SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students currently pursuing a degree in one of the 21 STEM disciplines. SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the DoD after graduation.
The Defense Acquisition University’s Office of Human Capital Initiatives facilitates an acquisition-focused Public-Private Talent Exchange (PPTE) designed to grow partnership opportunities and increase communication between government and industry. The PPTE program affords DoD and industry mid-career professionals an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in operations, business culture, and challenges and the opportunity to share innovative best practices.
The Young Professionals is a DEVCOM community of young professionals who engage and interact with coworkers, mentors, and senior leaders to promote professional development and networking opportunities.
Participants are able to engage in informal, candid conversations about their workplace experiences and gain a broader understanding of what DEVCOM does for the warfighter.
C5ISR Center offers employees many benefits:
Employees have the option to choose from a variety of health plans, including additional coverage options for vision and dental, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
The Federal Employee’s Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) offers Group Term Life Insurance for most federal employees.
The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement and savings investment plan for federal employees and uniformed service members.
Employees may participate in alternate work and telework schedules that fit within mission requirements.
In addition to 11 paid holidays, Department of War employees earn vacation and sick leave.
In most cases, unless you are eligible for and accept a monetary recruitment bonus, relocation bonus, or another similar incentive, you will not be required to commit to a specific number of years of service.
No, Army civilians are not required to pass a physical fitness test in order to serve.
You earn a competitive salary and benefits package for a comfortable and secure work-life balance. These benefits include: paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time; health and life insurance options; retirement program with matching employer contribution; bonuses, awards, and other incentives for job performance.
Yes. As a veteran, you might get preference in hiring over non-veteran applicants. While veterans’ preference does not necessarily guarantee you’ll be hired, it does help your resume stand out among other applicants.
