Most veteran job searches start at job boards. That is the wrong place to start. These 50 companies all have dedicated veteran hiring pipelines - which means veterans who apply through the right channel bypass the standard ATS filter and get in front of hiring managers faster. Where relevant, the specific veteran hiring program name is listed so you can navigate directly.
Pro Tip
Before applying to any of these companies, find veterans who already work there on LinkedIn and request a 15-minute informational conversation. An internal referral from a fellow veteran increases your callback rate by 40-60% compared to a cold application - even at companies with strong veteran programs.
The Full List
1
Amazon
Tech / E-Commerce
Program: amazon-military
Hires veterans into: Operations, Logistics, IT, Security
amazon.jobs/en/military →
2
Microsoft
Tech
Program: microsoft-leap
Hires veterans into: IT, Cybersecurity, Program Management
microsoft.com/en-us/military →
3
Google
Tech
Program: google-veterans
Hires veterans into: IT, Data Analysis, Security, Operations
careers.google.com →
4
SAIC
Defense Contractor
Hires veterans into: All - Cleared positions across all fields
careers.saic.com →
5
Booz Allen Hamilton
Defense Contractor
Hires veterans into: Cyber, Intelligence, Program Management
boozallen.com/careers →
6
Leidos
Defense Contractor
Hires veterans into: Cyber, Engineering, Intelligence, IT
leidos.com/careers →
7
Northrop Grumman
Defense Contractor
Program: northrop-grumman-veteran
Hires veterans into: Engineering, Cyber, Aviation Maintenance
northropgrumman.com/careers →
8
Lockheed Martin
Defense Contractor
Hires veterans into: Engineering, IT, Aviation, Program Management
lockheedmartincareers.com →
9
Raytheon Technologies
Defense Contractor
Program: rtx-heroes
Hires veterans into: Engineering, Cyber, Program Management
careers.rtx.com →
10
General Dynamics
Defense Contractor
Program: gd-veteran
Hires veterans into: IT, Engineering, Cyber, Logistics
gdcareers.com →
11
JPMorgan Chase
Finance
Program: veterans-initiative
Hires veterans into: Operations, IT, Finance, Security
careers.jpmorgan.com →
12
Bank of America
Finance
Program: veterans-initiative
Hires veterans into: Operations, IT, Finance, Security
careers.bankofamerica.com →
13
USAA
Finance / Insurance
Hires veterans into: All - specifically designed for military community
usaa.com/careers →
14
Wells Fargo
Finance
Program: veteran-jobs
Hires veterans into: Operations, IT, Finance, Compliance
wellsfargojobs.com →
15
Capital One
Finance
Program: veteran-hiring
Hires veterans into: IT, Cybersecurity, Operations, Data
capitalonecareers.com →
16
Walmart
Retail / Logistics
Program: veterans-welcome
Hires veterans into: Logistics, Operations, Management, IT
careers.walmart.com →
17
Target
Retail / Logistics
Hires veterans into: Logistics, Operations, Management, Loss Prevention
corporate.target.com/careers →
18
FedEx
Logistics
Program: veteran-jobs
Hires veterans into: Logistics, Transportation, Operations, IT
careers.fedex.com →
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20
XPO Logistics
Logistics
Program: veteran-initiative
Hires veterans into: Logistics, Transportation, Operations
xpo.com/careers →
21
VA Healthcare System
Healthcare / Government
Hires veterans into: Medical, Nursing, Administrative, IT
vacareers.va.gov →
22
HCA Healthcare
Healthcare
Program: veteran-hiring
Hires veterans into: Nursing, Clinical, Administrative, IT
hcahealthcare.com/careers →
23
24
UnitedHealth Group
Healthcare
Hires veterans into: Healthcare, IT, Operations, Clinical
careers.unitedhealthgroup.com →
25
Department of Defense (civilian)
Federal Government
Program: veteran-preference
Hires veterans into: All fields - GS positions
usajobs.gov →
26
DHS / CBP / TSA
Federal Government
Program: veteran-preference
Hires veterans into: Law Enforcement, Security, IT, Operations
usajobs.gov →
27
NSA
Intelligence Community
Hires veterans into: Cyber, Intelligence, Signals, IT
intelligencecareers.gov →
28
CIA
Intelligence Community
Hires veterans into: Intelligence, Analysis, Operations, IT
cia.gov/careers →
29
FBI
Federal Law Enforcement
Hires veterans into: Law Enforcement, Cyber, Intelligence, Analysis
fbijobs.gov →
30
DEA
Federal Law Enforcement
Hires veterans into: Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Operations
dea.gov/careers →
31
Honeywell
Manufacturing / Tech
Program: veterans
Hires veterans into: Engineering, IT, Operations, Cyber
careers.honeywell.com →
32
GE Aerospace
Manufacturing / Aerospace
Hires veterans into: Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, Operations
jobs.gecareers.com →
33
Caterpillar
Manufacturing
Hires veterans into: Heavy Equipment, Engineering, Logistics
cat.com/careers →
34
AECOM
Engineering / Construction
Program: veteran-hiring
Hires veterans into: Engineering, Construction, Program Management
aecom.com/careers →
35
CVS Health
Healthcare / Retail
Program: veteran-hiring
Hires veterans into: Healthcare, Pharmacy, Operations, IT
jobs.cvshealth.com →
36
Walgreens
Healthcare / Retail
Hires veterans into: Healthcare, Operations, Management
jobs.walgreens.com →
37
American Airlines
Aviation
Program: veteran-jobs
Hires veterans into: Aviation, Operations, Logistics, Maintenance
jobs.aa.com →
38
United Airlines
Aviation
Program: veterans
Hires veterans into: Aviation, Operations, IT, Maintenance
jobs.united.com →
39
Delta Air Lines
Aviation
Program: veteran-initiative
Hires veterans into: Aviation, Operations, Logistics, IT
delta.com/us/en/careers →
40
Accenture Federal
Consulting
Program: veteran-employment
Hires veterans into: IT, Cyber, Program Management, Consulting
accenture.com/us-en/careers →
41
42
Deloitte
Consulting
Hires veterans into: Consulting, Cyber, Finance, Program Management
deloitte.com/us/careers →
43
ManTech
Defense Contractor
Hires veterans into: IT, Cyber, Intelligence, Engineering
mantech.com/careers →
44
CACI International
Defense Contractor
Hires veterans into: IT, Intelligence, Engineering, Cyber
caci.com/careers →
45
Perspecta / Peraton
Defense Contractor
Hires veterans into: IT, Intelligence, Cyber, Engineering
peraton.com/careers →
46
Home Depot
Retail / Home Improvement
Program: path-to-pro
Hires veterans into: Operations, IT, Logistics, Management
careers.homedepot.com →
47
Lowe's
Retail / Home Improvement
Hires veterans into: Operations, Logistics, Management, IT
corporate.lowes.com/careers →
48
Ford Motor Company
Automotive
Program: veteran-hiring
Hires veterans into: Engineering, Operations, IT, Logistics
jobs.ford.com →
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Johnson & Johnson
Healthcare / Consumer
Hires veterans into: Healthcare, Science, Operations, IT
jobs.jnj.com →
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