Open Roles for Vets and Spouses, January

Happy New Year! Our team is still trying to figure out exactly where 2024 went, but we are beyond excited to bring the military community another year's worth of amazing, always-free opportunities.

We have a TON of great events planned, from an event specifically for military spouses to learn about different careers, an event breaking down the resume, interview preparation opportunities, and more! Plus - our scholarships are picking up steam! Beyond the monthly opportunities to attain Google Career Certifications, we'll have chances for you to have Boots to Books pay for a certification of your choice, textbook scholarships, more involved cohorts with monthly meetings, and more! Stay tuned by following Boots to Books for when each opportunity is announced.

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Without further ado, let's get into the first edition of this newsletter for 2025!

Scholarships

• Google Career Certificate Scholarships: Every month Boots to Books is taking 10 students for cost-free Google Career Certificates. These trainings range from project management to digital marketing to cybersecurity, and recipients won't only receive a certification but also support from our team and access to a plethora of Google's career resources! Apply to the next cohort here.

• Spring Textbook Scholarships: Every semester since Boots to Books was founded we have provided scholarships for military-connected students whose benefits are falling short, exhausted, or otherwise unavailable. Through the scholarship, students can request funding for textbooks and other requisite resources to complete their degree plan, and team Boots to Books will ship the resources directly to them! The application is open here until the end of January!
• CLOSED: Cybersecurity Cohort: On Saturday, January 4th Boots to Books kicked off our first cybersecurity cohort. All of the students in the cohort received access to the Google Cybersecurity Certification, will be receiving TryHackMe vouchers, and upon the conclusion of our three monthly meetings, will receive a CompTIA test voucher of their choice! Beyond the certifications, we meet monthly with industry professionals and recruiters, combining theory and practice throughout the cohort. If you want to be notified about the second iteration of this cohort, make sure to follow Boots to Books!

Speaking of scholarships, we are delighted to announce that Queen ?? Childs and Cornelius R. Johnson will be receiving certifications of their choice costing up to $500!

Job-Seeker Tip of the Month

Networking is so important in the job search and one element of that is attaining a referral to your target company. Referrals help you get your resume to "the top of the stack" and stand out, which is especially important for competitive roles. However, getting a referral can seem challenging, and far too often we see individuals asking "Will you refer me?" to someone they are having a first conversation with. So here's how we would go at it:

• Find a mentor in your desired role or at your desired company in a related field. A few ways to do that: (1) Using MilMentor! The always free platform lets you make an account and instantly request a time to chat with mentors across companies and industries who have already said they WANT to mentor you! (2) Attend events held by Boots to Books, ACT Now Education , and more fantastic nonprofits who seek to provide invaluable connections for you. (3) Use LinkedIn! Send a simple message about who you are, why you are interested in that person's role or industry, what steps you have taken to learn about it, and a simple request for 15 minutes to chat whenever they are free.
• After you have had at least one conversation with the individual and sent a follow-up thank you, stay in touch with them. Even if just sending quick updates on your progress, it helps!
• Finally, once you have had a conversation with them, sent a follow-up, and found a role of interest at their company, send them a note to let them know you found a role of interest and plan on applying, and ask for any advice they may have. We have found the most success in not directly requesting referrals, but allowing the potential referer to offer it.

It is worth noting that many companies have referral incentives, for example, providing a bonus for referring a candidate who is successfully hired. But, the potential referer needs to know you are legitimately interested in the role and aren't going to make them look bad. So, have a genuine conversation, show legitimate interest, and work on your behalf towards the role, and you've got a great chance.

Looking For Your Next Role?

Beyond the opportunities listed below, us and our partners receive countless fantastic requisitions a month from leading companies searching for military talent. If you want to submit your resume to be considered for future opportunities that come up, you can do so here!

Also, if you spot a role that interests you in this newsletter, send us a message and we can send your resume directly to the hiring team!

Featured Opportunity

Investor - Family Office:

Are you an individual with experience in infrastructure investing, or who has experience along the energy value chain?

A large family office in the Los Angeles area is considering a several hundred million dollar energy infrastructure investment and is seeking an SME to join a small group working on the deal.

Information on the role:

• Contract role with a $90k base salary and carry on the deal (which could be worth FAR more than the base salary).
• Extremely autonomous work environment, primarily remote but looking for someone in Los Angeles or Orange County.

If interested, send a message to us!

Featured Company

ManTech

Our vision is Securing the Future as the most trusted partner for U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian clients through the power of One ManTech. When the agencies we serve need an essential partner for their national and homeland security missions, they think ManTech.

ManTech proudly offers continuing development opportunities including:

• ManTech University (MTU) is ManTech’s award-winning learning and development offering. Its primary aim is to enable employees to achieve their career goals while aligning to organizational growth objectives.
• SkillBridge Fellowship: ManTech is a proud participant of the DOD SkillBridge program. Partnering with Hiring Our Heroes to support transitioning into the corporate world.

Open Roles:

• Sr. Business Analyst - Tampa, FL
• Business Intelligence Analytics Engineer - Tampa, FL
• Project Manager - Tampa, FL
• Scrum Master - Tampa, FL
• Ship System Analyst, Supply Logistics - San Diego, CA
• Systems Engineer - Alexandria, VA
• Accounting Lead - Washington, DC
• Mid-Level System Administrator - Annapolis Junction, MD

And many, many more! Check out all of ManTech's open roles here and join their military talent community here!

All Open Roles

TEKsystems

Those who heed the call of duty truly know what it means to serve others. Whether you’re a veteran, a military spouse or a member of the Guard or Reserve, we’re looking for people like you who want to make a difference in the world.

We’ve helped thousands of service members—more than 20,000 since 2013—with their career aspirations in a wide variety of fields, including the leadership of our company. With a broad range of career development, training and transition programs, we provide the flexibility and support you need for a successful career.

We’re deeply grateful for your service. Let us serve you as your partner in career transformation.

Opportunities:

• Network Engineer - Torrance, CA
• Systems Engineer - Torrance, CA
• Product Manager - Torrance, CA
• Prior Authorization (Healthcare) - Los Angeles, CA
• Statistician / Data Scientist - Culver City, CA
• All Open Roles Here

Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Our software-focused approach to tactical communications accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. Sigma Defense specializes in delivering solutions and services for CJADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS to customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.

Customers turn to Sigma Defense for engineering, program management, and logistics services for technical solutions that encompass ground, air, and space-based systems and sensors and network and satellite communications. We enable faster access to data and intelligence from edge to core to cloud for better insights for everyone in the decision-making process. Sigma is headquartered in Perry, GA with satellite offices both CONUS and OCONUS.

Opportunities:

• Senior Air Defense/BMD Tactical Trainer Course Manager - Dahlgren, VA
• Senior Systems Engineer, Engineering Cell - Fort Liberty, NC
• SMWDC Surface Warfare Program Analyst - San Diego, CA
• Budget Analyst - Fort Belvoir, VA
• Navy Strike Group Training COP/TDL Analyst - San Diego, CA
• Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Operations Planner - San Diego, CA
• Senior Program Analyst - Norfolk, VA
• Fleet Synthetic Training Program Lead - Virginia Beach, VA
• All Open Roles Here

Rocket Companies

Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based fintech company consisting of mortgage, real estate and financial service businesses. We use our technology, data and best-in-class service to give clients certainty in life’s most complex moments so they can achieve and live their dreams. We believe our widely recognized “Rocket” brand is synonymous with simple, fast, and trusted digital solutions.

Opportunities:

• Marketing Automation Intern, Summer 2025 - Detroit, MI
• Recruiting Coordinator Intern, Winter 2025 - Detroit, Mi
• Senior Financial Systems Analyst - Detroit, MI
• Enterprise Data Architect - Remote
• Senior AI Assistant Product Designer - Remote
• Software Engineer - Remote
• Senior Content Designer - Remote
• All Open Roles Here

System High (Seeking Candidates with a TS Minimum Clearance)

System High delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities.

We maximize protection in space, cyber, ground, air, and sea by fully engaging your mission and rapidly developing the most comprehensive and resilient protection programs.

Opportunities:

• Network/System Administrator III - Schriever AFB OR Peterson AFB, CO
• Information System Security Engineer III (ISSE III) - Bedford, MA
• Program Security Representative - Multiple Locations (View all on careers page)
• Information Technology/Assurance Specialist I - Kirtland AFB, NM
• Information Systems Security Manager I (ISSM I) - Hanscom AFB, MA
• Network/System Administrator I - Arlington, VA
• Quality Assurance Specialist - Charlotte, NC
• All Open Roles Here

GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions that minimize risk. Our experts act as your trusted advisor to understand your business and challenges, helping you through an evaluation of your cybersecurity posture and ecosystem to expose risks, optimize resources, and implement best-fit solutions. GuidePoint’s unmatched expertise has enabled a third of Fortune 500 companies and more than half of the U.S. government cabinet-level agencies to improve their security posture and reduce risk.

Opportunities:

• GPSU Military, Federal Fellowship - Remote
• Cyber Data Analytics, TS/SCI - Virginia OR St. Louis
• Account Executive - Various Across Regions
• Advisory IR Services Consultant - Remote
• Advanced Cyber Analyst, TS/SCI - St. Louis OR Virginia
• Federal Marketing Manager - Herndon, VA
• Network Engineer (TS/SCI) - Springfield, VA
• System Administrator, Junior (TS/SCI) - Reston, VA
• All Open Roles Here

Client Solution Architects

As a mid-size and agile company, CSA offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our clients' missions. Our people are not just numbers — they are empowered to take on challenging work and make a difference in their fields.

Opportunities:

• Business Analyst - Pensacola, FL
• Simulation Analyst - Grafenwoehr, Germany
• Contracts Management Analyst - San Diego, CA
• Windows System Administrator - Niceville, FL
• Virtual Desktop Administrator - Groton, CT
• Navy Account Executive - Remote
• Software Analyst - Pensacola, FL
• Information Management Technician - Grafenwoehr, Germany
• All Open Roles Here

Publicis Media

Publicis Media creates value for clients through global media agency brands and scaled capabilities across investment, strategy, insights and analytics, data and technology, commerce, performance marketing, and content.

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Performics, Spark Foundry, Starcom, and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Opportunities:

• Associate – Chicago
• Associate – New York City
• Associate – Los Angeles
• Associate – Atlanta
• Associate – Birmingham (MI)
• Associate - Philadelphia
• View All Open Roles Here

As always, thank you so much for reading the first 2025 edition of Boots to Books' Open Roles for Vets and Spouses Newsletter! If you see a role that speaks to you either in this newsletter or on the careers page of one of the companies mentioned, then make sure to send a message to Boots to Books !

Also - if you want to get access to the full, certificate granting Google Career Certifications ranging from Cybersecurity to IT to Data Analytics to Digital Marketing, apply to our monthly classes here!

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We hope you kick 2025 off with a bang, don't hesitate to reach out to our team!