DFAS Careers for Americans with Disabilities

DFAS proudly supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of talented and qualified individuals with disabilities through the DFAS Careers for Americans with Disabilities (DCAD) program. Through the DCAD program, individuals with disabilities can explore different avenues to apply for DFAS jobs and receive reasonable accommodations in the application process.

How to apply

DFAS is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to individuals with disabilities, and individuals with a psychiatric, intellectual or severe physical disability can apply through our current job announcements or through the DCAD program. Individuals whose disability has caused a barrier to employment may be considered for DFAS jobs outside of the typical hiring process by applying through the DCAD program, even if there is not a specific job opening in mind. This streamlined application process requires a resume, transcripts (if applicable), questionnaire, and documentation furnished by a licensed medical professional or vocational rehabilitation facility (also known as a Schedule A certification letter).

Required Documents

When applying, provide these required documents:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Schedule A certification letter (proof of disability documentation) from a licensed medical professional; or vocational rehabilitation facility; or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits
• DCAD Questionnaire (identifies jobs and geographic areas of interest)

Submit, if applicable

When applying, provide these documents as applicable:

• DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (submit if claiming Veteran’s Preference--provide copy 2 or 4, which includes type of discharge)
• Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability Rating Letter
• College/University Transcripts (must be provided if qualifying based upon education in lieu of experience and/or requesting consideration for a position that has a positive education requirement (e.g. Auditor, Accountant, Contract Specialist, etc.)

Eligible and interested individuals can submit their application and supporting documentation through a secure online ticketing system

Additional resources:

• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) video overview of Special Federal Hiring Authority for Individuals with Disabilities Note: YouTube link may be blocked by some networks.
• OPM information regarding disability employment.
• Sample Schedule A letters for use by the Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals or Licensed Medical Professionals
• Guide to Schedule A for applicants created by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Current Job Announcements

Workforce Recruitment Program

Gain work experience in Federal Government and use your skills and talents to serve the public. The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) connects students and recent graduates with disabilities to employers. Your application and resume will be available to employers for one year through the WRP website.

Students and recent graduates with disabilities apply through WRP-participating schools. Find out from your school’s disability services or career services coordinator whether your college is participating in the WRP. If it is not, ask them to contact the WRP Program Managers at wrp@dol.gov.

DFAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, results-oriented, high-performing workforce and fostering a flexible, inclusive work environment to provide the highest level of service to our customers. We know that we are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of our society and that diverse perspectives are one of our greatest strengths.