Career
Career & transition. Where to land. What to ask for.
Where AI work actually happens, what the job pays, what your MOS translates to on the civilian side, and which certs and programs are worth your time. Current as of 2026-06.
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Employer directory
Government, primes, FFRDCs, big tech federal, cleared boutiques, and small businesses that actually hire for AI work. Filter by clearance, hiring posture, and location.
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MOS / AFSC crosswalks
Your military job translated into the civilian roles it maps to, with resume bullets you can fill in. Grouped by service.
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Salary benchmarks
Realistic base, total comp, and TS/SCI premium ranges by archetype and level. Plus locality notes for DC, Huntsville, Tampa, San Diego, and the second-tier hubs.
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Transition programs
SkillBridge, VET TEC 2.0, VR&E, GI Bill, COOL, MyCAA, Yellow Ribbon, MSSA, AWS re/Start. What each one pays for, who is eligible, and how to apply.
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Cert sequence
A tiered list of the certifications that move the needle for federal AI work, and the ones to skip. Funded by COOL, VR&E, MyCAA, or your employer.
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Veteran guides: benefits by state, MOS translations, LLC formation — generated from verified data
Generated from the same sourced, dated data that powers our free Benefits Finder, Skill Translator, and LLC Formation Guide.
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Hiring postures, pay ranges, and program rules shift. Treat this as a starting map, not the final word. Confirm with the employer or program before you commit. Last reviewed June 2026. Not on a fixed schedule.