Open Roles for Vets and Spouses, December

Welcome to the FINAL edition of the Boots to Books Open Roles for Vets and Spouses Newsletter for 2024! How this year is almost over is beyond us, but we could not be more encouraged to see all of the successes individuals in the military community have had this year. We are so excited to bring even more, better resources to bear in 2025!

If you're new here, you picked a great month! Every month we share open roles from companies seeking to hire military talent, advice, free upcoming events, scholarships, and resources for military-connected job seekers. Once you spot a role that interests you, go ahead and apply on the company's website, then send an email to careers@boots2books.com so that we can get your resume directly into the recruiter's hands!

Plus, we launched The Military Post! The post will be our way to curate the best opportunities, news, open roles, and events for you every single month via email - think this newsletter + way more and delivered to you! Subscribe by clicking the image below!

With that, let's get into the events, scholarships, and open roles this month!

Scholarships

• Cybersecurity Cohort: Join team Boots to Books and Kevin Apolinario today, December 3rd at 3pm PT to learn about our upcoming cybersecurity cohort! During the training, individuals will receive the Google Career Certification in cybersecurity, monthly calls with industry professionals, and upon completion, an A+, Net+, or Sec+ voucher! Register for today's super quick info session here, otherwise be sure to look on the Boots to Books page for more in the coming days!
• 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 now open here.

Job-Seeker Tip of the Month

When you are in the job search and not having success, it is important to focus on where the issues are arising. For instance, if you are getting interviews 5% of the time but after each interview you are let down, your focus should be almost exclusively on the interview as your resume is "getting you in the door". However, the inverse to this is if you aren't getting any responses to your applications. If this is the case, run through this three-step checklist:

1. Connect with a mentor in your desired industry, share your experience, and ensure you are targeting the right job title in line with your experience.
2. Target your resume per the roles you are applying to and ensure there is a true focus. If you are spraying and praying, or simply applying to a huge number of jobs without much care for each individual one, your success rate will suffer. Find one or two general roles of focus (this would mean GRC analyst vs. I want to work in cybersecurity for example) and read through 5-10 job descriptions for that role. Does your resume convey the skills and requirements that are commonly occurring in those JDs?
3. Finally, get it reviewed. There are a plethora of mentors and nonprofits who would be happy to give you resume feedback, it just takes some reaching out!

Featured Opportunities

If you meet the requirements for one of the below roles, shoot our team a note at careers@boots2books.com and we would love to pass your resume over directly.

(1) Customer Success Specialist, $60-80k and requires:

- Hybrid (4 days in person) in Chicago

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

- 2+ years in consulting services or software implementation

(2) Senior Backend Developer, $115-155k and requires:

- Hybrid (4 days in person) in Chicago

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

- A minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development on large-scale SaaS enterprise projects in N-tier configurations

- A minimum of 3+ years in leading software development teams of 3+ members or more

- Extensive demonstrated experience with C# / .NET Framework 4.5+, Entity Framework 6+, REST APIs, Web Sockets, IIS 8.0+ web applications, Windows Services, code analysis, and automatic build tools

(3) Senior Frontend Developer, $115-155k and requires:

- Hybrid (4 days in person) in Chicago

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

- A minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development on large-scale SaaS enterprise projects in N-tier configurations

- Extensive demonstrated experience with Angular 15+, TypeScript, JavaScript ECMA 6+, CSS 3, HTML 5, code analysis, and UI component libraries such as Kendo UI, etc.

Featured Company

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 (no prior advertising experience required, training program provided):

• HOT: Summer 2025 Internship - On-site across the United States
• Associate – On-site in Chicago
• Associate – On-site in New York City
• Associate – On-site in Los Angeles
• Associate – On-site in Atlanta
• Associate – On-site in Birmingham (MI)
• Associate - On-site in Philadelphia
• View All Open Roles and Apply to the Above Here

All Open Roles

Acosta Group

For nearly 100 years, Acosta Group agencies have helped brands reach their ultimate retail and distribution goals. From our humble beginnings in Jacksonville, Florida, to our ever-evolving approach of today, we are proud of our storied growth and position as an industry leader.

Forge your own career path and work at one of our many agencies. Roles range from entry level to leadership, with various schedule types to fit your lifestyle.

Opportunities:

• Category Analyst (Data Analytics) CPG - Hybrid, Various East Coast Locations - Requires: Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Analyst, Business Intelligence - Hybrid, Various East Coast Locations - Requires: Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Sales Representatives - Nationwide Openings - Roles from entry level to experienced
• All Open Roles Here

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:

• SAP Billing Analyst - 100% Remote - Requires: General Excel familiarity and an analytical mindset (email for more information)
• Marketing Project Manager - $55-65/hr - 100% Remote - Requires: Experience with Monday.com, task management, and a Bachelor's degree
• Project Manager - $50-55/hr - On-site in Anaheim, CA - Requires: PMP and 7 years of technical project management experience
• Tech Service Support - $83-91k/yr - On-site in Anaheim, CA - Requires: Experience in technical support or CS role
• Systems Engineer - $60-75/hr - On-site in Torrance, CA - Requires: 5+ years experience as a Systems Engineer, hands-on experience with Azure, O365, and VMware, Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification
• Business Continuity Management Analyst - $29.41/hr - On-site in Torrance, CA - Requires: 1-3 years of relevant experience
• All Open Roles Here

System High

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:

• Security Control Assessor - $145-155k/yr - On-site in Las Cruces, NM - Requires: TS/SCI w/ Poly and 10 years of information technology security experience
• System Administrator - On-site at Hurlburt Field, FL - Requires: TS/SCI, Bachelor's degree, and 9 years of relevant experience
• Information Technology / Assurance Specialist - On-site at Hurlburt Field, FL - Requires: TS/SCI, Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years experience
• COMSEC Logistics Manager - On-site at Lackland AFB, TX - Requires: TS/SCI, Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, and 5+ years experience
• Counterintelligence Analyst - On-site at Hanscom AFB, MA - Requires: TS with SCI eligibility and 4 years of intelligence or counter-intelligence experience in any DoD component
• All Open Roles Here

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

CareFirst. It’s not just our name. It’s our promise. Over 3.5 million people trust us with their healthcare needs, and we take this responsibility seriously.

Our vision for healthcare is clear. Quality care should be easy to afford, easy to use and available to everyone. And what we’re building for you is exactly what we expect for ourselves and those we love.

Every day, we make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work. We solve real problems for the people we serve with equal parts empathy and urgency—simplifying the complex, delivering tailored solutions and stepping forward with new ideas.

Opportunities:

• Cybersecurity Architecture Manager - $143-266k/yr - 100% Remote - Requires: 5 years of relevant experience with 1 year of supervisory experience as well as a CISSP, CISM, or CASP
• Software Engineer - $76-151k/yr - 100% Remote - Requires: 3 years of software development experience in object-oriented language
• Project Coordinator - $48-95k/yr - 100% Remote - Required: 1 year of project-related experience or sales support
• Senior IT Project Manager - $96-191k/yr - 100% Remote - Required: 5 years of experience leading projects in cross-functional, technical systems integrations
• 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:

• Ballistic Missile Defense Operations & Training Expert - $110-130k/yr - On-site in San Diego, CA - Requires: TS/SCI and 6 years conducting shipboard BMD watch-team training or operations
• Budget Analyst - $120-150k/yr - On-site on Fort Belvoir, VA - Requires a minimum of a TS clearance and 4+ years of relevant experience or 2 years with a Master's degree
• 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:

• Mortgage Loan Officer, Military Veteran - On-site in Cleveland, OH - Requires: NMLS license
• Associate Corporate Business Developer - On-site in Cleveland, OH - Requires: 1+ year of experience in CS, sales, or related role
• Senior Research Operations Manager - Remote - Requires: 5+ years of experience in research operations, user research, or similar field
• Senior Database Administrator - Remote - Requires: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience including 2 years with prod workload in the AWS ecosystem
• All Open Roles Here

ManTech

We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of ManTech are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.

We have served the nation for more than 50 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.

We are comprised of more than 9,000 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies.

Opportunities:

• Data Analyst - On-site on Fort Meade, MD - Requires: TS/SCI w/ Poly and 1+ year relevant experience
• Investigative Analyst - On-site in Chantilly, VA - Requires: TS/SCI w/ Poly and 7+ years of relevant experience
• Application Developer - On-site at Eglin AFB, FL - Requires: 8+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and U.S. citizenship
• Systems Administrator - On-site in Quantico, VA - Requires: TS/SCI and 5+ years experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
• All Open Roles Here

As always, thank you for reading this month's 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 an email to careers@boots2books.com so we can pass your resume and candidacy along to the company!

If you are pursuing a career in cybersecurity, make sure you are registered for our quick webinar today to learn about our Google and CompTIA scholarship cohort!

If you haven't already - make sure to subscribe to The Military Post and SHARE this newsletter with more individuals who could benefit from connections to open roles, scholarships, and other great free opportunities!

P.S. If you are a company that wants to be included in this newsletter, shoot an email to careers@boots2books.com!

We hope you have an amazing holiday season and find the time to relax!