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ARMAMENTS CENTER EMPLOYEES

WORKFORCE COMPOSITION

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ARMAMENTS CENTER JOBS

Click below to see Armaments Center job opportunities on USAJOBS

CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES

To leave a resume or for inquiries on the skills required to join the Armament Center, e-mail

STILL IN SCHOOL?

The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) program offers scholarship opportunities, tuition, guaranteed employment and more.

DoD ACQUISITION INTERN PROGRAM

A paid, 10-to 12-week summer internship with exposure to DoD acquisition workforce career opportunities.

AEOP APPRENTICESHIPS

The Army’s Education Outreach Program offers opportunities to work alongside scientist or engineer mentors in Army or university labs.

HBCU/MI SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

The DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program applications open annually from October-January with awards being granted the following spring.

RESOURCES

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE

As a permanent or term employee, you may elect Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage without a medical examination or restriction because of age, current health or preexisting conditions.

DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS

See the link below to learn about the federal employee dental and vision programs under BENEFEDS.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

A Health Care FSA (HCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account that’s used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not covered by your health care plan or elsewhere. 

LIFE INSURANCE

The Federal Employee’s Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) offers Group Term Life Insurance for most federal employees. 

THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement and savings investment plan for federal employees and uniformed service members.

LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS

In addition to 11 paid holidays, Department of Defense employees earn vacation and sick leave.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do Army civilians have a service commitment?

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.

Do you have to pass a physical fitness test to work as an Army civilian?

No, Army civilians are not required to pass a physical fitness test in order to serve.

What benefits do Army civilians receive?

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.

If I was previously in the military, can I apply for civilian jobs in the Army?

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.

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