Creating Paths to Future-Focused Careers

If you’re one of the approximately 200,000 service members transitioning out of the military this year, you probably have a lot of questions. How do I make the leap into a new career field? How do I acquire the skills needed to land a job in an emerging field such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, or cyber? How do I find a company that shares my values and will support my career?

The answer: We got you. At Booz Allen, we know the market need for technical talent has never been greater. That’s why our Mil/Tech Workforce Initiative helps veterans find future-focused careers that offer job security and growth potential for years to come.

From intelligence analyst to cybersecurity professional

Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Ashlee Harper-Johnson had two military careers before joining Booz Allen, serving as an intelligence analyst in both the Marine Corps Reserve and Air Force Reserve. “I thought I had learned all I could,” she says. “Then I opened myself up to the world of cyber through this program, and now I have so many avenues to go down. It gave me a whole new career.” 

Booz Allen’s Mil/Tech Workforce Initiative

This series of coordinated efforts can support your extended transition from active duty to a purposeful and future-focused civilian career. Here’s what our Mil/Tech Workforce Initiative offers you:

1. We meet you where you are: We know job openings for cloud engineers or penetration testers may not seem like an obvious fit. That’s why we’re out in the military community raising awareness of the opportunities available in tech. We’re focused on helping veterans find career paths in cyber, analytics, and digital solutions. Learn more by attending a recruiting and networking event near you.
2. We help you upskill: From fellowships to apprenticeships, to our own in-house training programs, there are a number of ways you can upskill into an analytics, cyber, or digital job at Booz Allen. Our trusted training partners will equip you with the skills you need to take the next step in your career. Through the Hiring Our Heroes corporate fellowship program, you can request an analytics or digital-focused fellowship with Booz Allen before you transition out of the military. Other trusted training partners include the Hire Vets Now fellowship program, Microsoft’s Software and Systems Academy, CASY / MSCCN, and Booz Allen’s own Tech Excellence program.
3. We support an extended transition from military to civilian life: In the military, service and support go hand in hand. We share those values, which makes us a natural home for veterans and military spouses looking to put their expertise and passion for service to good use. Building on the military’s approach to leadership development, we provide our military talent with a community of peer support and mentorship while highlighting clear paths to professional growth.

Protecting and enabling warfighters through tech modernization

After serving as an infantry and acquisition officer for 20 years, Joel Dillon left the Army with an understanding of how technology helps warfighters achieve overmatch and a desire to serve in a new way. He sought out training in technologies like cloud computing and landed a job at Booz Allen. Now, Joel leads our Digital Warrior initiative, creating innovative technologies that protect and enable the next generation of warfighters.