Military Spouse Employment | DCPAS

MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT

The Department of War (DOW) is deeply committed to supporting Service Members and their families by ensuring their well-being, stability, and financial security. In alignment with this commitment, a key priority is to expand and improve employment opportunities for military spouses.

DCPAS Message 202607:

Implementation of Executive Order 14170:

Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, P.L. 118-159:

Extension of Authority for Noncompetitive Appointments of Military Spouses by Federal Agencies

Section 1119 of the NDAA for FY 2024, P.L. 118-31:

Expansion of Noncompetitive Appointment Eligibility to Spouses of Department of Defense Civilians

Section 625 of the NDAA for FY 2022, P.L. 117-81:

Pilot Program on Direct Hire Authority for Spouses of Members of the Uniformed Services at Locations Outside of the United States

OPM Guidance:

Government-wide Military-Connected Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024–2028

Executive Order 14100:

Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors, dated June 9, 2023

Executive Order 13832:

Enhancing Noncompetitive Civil Service Appointments of Military Spouses, dated May 9, 2018

Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Defense Agency and DOW Field Activity Directors:

Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Commanders of the Combatant Commands, Defense Agency and DOW Field Activity Directors:

Maximum Use of Military Spouse Employment Flexibilities, dated April 1, 2026