About

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) – DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW)

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https://www.whs.mil/

https://www.war.gov/

WHS is the designated support and service provider of human resources, facilities, resource management, contracting, personnel security, research, equal employment opportunity, transportation, and executive services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the Military Departments, other select DoD Components in the National Capital Region and beyond, Congress, and the White House.

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) provides administrative and operational support regarding human resources to many Defense Agencies, DoD Field Activities, DoD headquarters, the White House, and Congress, to include recruiting and hiring a range of top talent.

Many vacancy announcements for WHS and the organizations it supports are posted on USAJOBS. You can search for the keyword WHS or the name of an organization (such as those listed below) and the location “Washington D.C.” Announcements can pertain to a single, specific vacancy, or serve as a means to elicit a pool of candidates from which to choose when a position with “direct hire” eligibility becomes vacant.

Many more positions are filled through a variety of “direct hire” means and programs.

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In the Military ….

The Department of War (DOW) provides meaningful and various Military opportunities that offer personal and professional development. There are millions of service members across six active- duty (full-time) and their corresponding Guard and Reserve components (part-time). Each member plays a crucial role in safeguarding our nation, in over 250 different occupations. Discover what it takes to join the Military and learn how a career of service can lead to a fulfilling life.

As a Civilian ….

The Department of War (DOW) is the employer of choice for nearly a million Civilian workers across the globe. With over 650 different occupations, there are opportunities ranging from internships and entry-level openings to senior executive positions in thousands of locations worldwide. As a Civilian in DOW, you play an important role in supporting our Armed Forces, and have access to a wide range of benefits and growth opportunities. Discover your future as a Civilian in the DOW. 

Why Work for DOW

The Department of War (DOW) employs 3.4 million Service Members and Civilians, many serving in critical positions worldwide. There are a multitude of opportunities requiring a wide range of skills. If a competitive salary, great benefits, unsurpassed training, and the pride of defending our Nation interests you, then your future is with DOW.

The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and other DOW Agencies have Military and Civilian positions in over 94 countries. Find the positions that fit your talents and pursue your future with a challenging and rewarding DOW career.

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