Millions have raised their right hand and sworn to protect our country through military service. Every veteran leaves the armed forces with more than a résumé. Veterans bring experience leading teams, solving complex problems, adapting to changing missions, and serving something greater than themselves. These qualities do not disappear when the uniform comes off. They can become the foundation for continued service in civilian life.
These brave soldiers and their families commit their lives to protecting America, and we at the IRS want to reward their service by investing in their future. That’s the thinking behind how the IRS recruits, hires, and supports veterans and military spouses.
Our work at the IRS matters to every American, and we’re dedicated to running our nation’s tax system with integrity, fairness and professionalism. Service is not only in our name, but also who we are: the Internal Revenue Service. For veterans, service is their foundation. They’ve led teams during high-stakes moments, managed large-scale operations and budgets, changed course when the situation required it, always focused on the mission. That experience is hard to teach, and we need it.
Last year, we hired 736 veterans and military spouses. Today, about 10,000 veterans, 1,000 military spouses, and 1,000 reservists work at the IRS. Each of these numbers represents a family that continues to serve.
We know transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging. A position title from the military doesn’t always line up with a federal job description, even when the skills are a perfect match. Some service members also are still healing from injuries as their spouses may be looking for work in a new location. So, we do more than post jobs. We hold resume workshops, offer internships, reach out to veteran groups, and partner with military family organizations. We walk people through the federal hiring process and support their job search.
Our goal is to be the employer of choice for veterans and military spouses. We are the ideal employer. We have a variety of professional roles across every discipline and offices across the nation. We have opportunities as revenue agents, technologists, investigators, analysts, customer service representatives, and managers. Whatever your background and wherever you are, there’s a place for you at the IRS.
Our veterans make our workforce stronger. They’re leaders, mentoring the people around them and holding us accountable, which matters when our agency runs on public trust. They solve problems by helping our teams navigate around a challenge to find the solution.
This Veterans Day, we honor our veterans and their families by hiring and supporting them. It’s a smart move for the IRS and for our country. We gain leaders who know how to get a job done – and veterans and military spouses get careers that value the expertise they bring. The assignment may be different, but the commitment to serving our country is the same.
