Best Companies Hiring Military Spouses (2025): Complete Guide

Bottom Line Up Front

Hundreds of major employers actively recruit military spouses through the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and independent programs. These companies offer remote work options, PCS flexibility, career development, and culture that values military family experience. MSEP partners have collectively hired 275,000+ military spouses since 2011. This guide highlights the best employers across industries and explains how to leverage military spouse programs to get hired.

The Military Spouse Career Challenge

Some companies see military spouses as risky hires. Smart companies see:

• Proven adaptability
• Strong work ethic
• Diverse perspectives
• Reliable, mission-oriented employees

The companies in this guide have figured this out. They actively recruit military spouses because they've seen the ROI.

MSEP: Military Spouse Employment Partnership

What is MSEP?

The Military Spouse Employment Partnership connects military spouses with employers who commit to:

• Recruiting and hiring military spouses
• Offering career advancement opportunities
• Providing flexible/portable employment options
• Supporting work-life balance

By the Numbers

• 700+ partner employers
• 275,000+ military spouses hired since 2011
• All industries represented
• Remote and in-person positions

How to Use MSEP

1. Create profile: myseco.militaryonesource.mil
2. Search jobs: MSEP job board
3. Apply directly: To partner companies
4. Mention MSEP: In applications when relevant

Top Companies for Military Spouses (2025)

Technology

Amazon

• Programs: Military spouse hiring initiative
• Remote Options: Many positions
• Benefits: Career Choice program, competitive pay
• Best Roles: Operations, customer service, tech, corporate
• How to Apply: amazon.jobs, filter for military

Microsoft

• Programs: MSSA (also open to some spouses)
• Remote Options: Extensive
• Benefits: Strong benefits, growth opportunities
• Best Roles: Technical, program management, sales
• How to Apply: careers.microsoft.com

Google

• Programs: Military family hiring initiatives
• Remote Options: Many positions
• Benefits: Excellent compensation and benefits
• Best Roles: Tech, operations, sales, marketing
• How to Apply: careers.google.com

Salesforce

• Programs: Military community programs
• Remote Options: Many positions
• Benefits: Strong culture, competitive pay
• Best Roles: Sales, customer success, tech
• How to Apply: salesforce.com/careers

Financial Services

USAA

• Programs: Dedicated military spouse program
• Remote Options: Many positions
• Benefits: Military-focused culture
• Best Roles: Customer service, claims, IT, finance
• How to Apply: usaajobs.com

JPMorgan Chase

• Programs: Military spouse initiatives
• Remote Options: Growing remote options
• Benefits: Major company resources
• Best Roles: Banking, technology, operations
• How to Apply: careers.jpmorgan.com

Prudential

• Programs: VETalent program includes spouses
• Remote Options: Available
• Benefits: Strong benefits, military-friendly
• Best Roles: Finance, customer service, IT
• How to Apply: jobs.prudential.com

Healthcare

CVS Health

• Programs: Military spouse program
• Remote Options: Many remote positions
• Benefits: Healthcare industry growth
• Best Roles: Pharmacy tech, customer care, nursing
• How to Apply: jobs.cvshealth.com

UnitedHealth Group/Optum

• Programs: Military hiring initiatives
• Remote Options: Extensive remote (largest telehealth employer)
• Benefits: Healthcare industry leader
• Best Roles: Clinical, IT, customer service, coding
• How to Apply: careers.unitedhealthgroup.com

Humana

• Programs: Military spouse programs
• Remote Options: Strong remote culture
• Benefits: Healthcare focus
• Best Roles: Customer care, nursing, IT
• How to Apply: humana.com/careers

Retail and Hospitality

Hilton

• Programs: Formal military spouse program
• Remote Options: Customer service fully remote
• Benefits: Travel perks, flexible scheduling
• Best Roles: Reservations (remote), hotel operations
• How to Apply: jobs.hilton.com

Starbucks

• Programs: Military spouse hiring commitment
• Remote Options: Limited (retail)
• Benefits: ASU partnership (free degree), benefits
• Best Roles: Store operations, management
• How to Apply: starbucks.com/careers

Home Depot

• Programs: Military spouse program
• Remote Options: Some corporate/remote
• Benefits: Flexible scheduling in stores
• Best Roles: Store, corporate, supply chain
• How to Apply: careers.homedepot.com

Defense and Government Contracting

Booz Allen Hamilton

• Programs: Strong military family focus
• Remote Options: Many positions
• Benefits: Security clearance value
• Best Roles: Consulting, IT, analyst
• How to Apply: boozallen.com/careers

SAIC

• Programs: Military hiring emphasis
• Remote Options: Many technical roles
• Benefits: Clearance-friendly
• Best Roles: Technical, project management
• How to Apply: saic.com/careers

Leidos

• Programs: Military family programs
• Remote Options: Available
• Benefits: Defense contractor stability
• Best Roles: Technical, engineering, analyst
• How to Apply: leidos.com/careers

Insurance

GEICO

• Programs: Military focus
• Remote Options: Many customer service
• Benefits: Promotion opportunities
• Best Roles: Customer service, claims, IT
• How to Apply: geico.jobs

State Farm

• Programs: Military community support
• Remote Options: Growing
• Benefits: Stable employer
• Best Roles: Claims, customer service, agent support
• How to Apply: statefarm.com/careers

Remote-First Companies

GitLab

• Programs: General remote-friendly
• Remote Options: 100% remote company
• Benefits: Remote culture leaders
• Best Roles: Tech, marketing, operations
• How to Apply: about.gitlab.com/jobs

Automattic (WordPress)

• Programs: Remote-native
• Remote Options: 100% distributed
• Benefits: Work from anywhere
• Best Roles: Tech, support, design
• How to Apply: automattic.com/work-with-us

Zapier

• Programs: Remote-first
• Remote Options: 100% remote
• Benefits: Strong remote culture
• Best Roles: Tech, support, operations
• How to Apply: zapier.com/jobs

Companies with Best Remote Options

Company	Industry	Remote Policy
USAA	Finance	Many positions
Hilton	Hospitality	Customer service 100% remote
UnitedHealth	Healthcare	Extensive telehealth
Booz Allen	Defense	Many positions
Amazon	Tech/Retail	Many positions
GitLab	Tech	100% remote
Dell	Tech	Many positions
CVS Health	Healthcare	Many positions

How to Get Hired

Strategy 1: Leverage MSEP

1. Register at myseco.militaryonesource.mil
2. Search MSEP partner jobs
3. Mention MSEP partnership in cover letter
4. Apply through both MSEP and company site

Strategy 2: Target Specific Programs

Many companies have dedicated military spouse programs:

• Look for "military" or "military spouse" pages on career sites
• Apply through military-specific portals when available
• Reference programs in applications

Strategy 3: Hiring Our Heroes

Apply for HOH Corporate Fellowship:

• Matches with partner companies
• 12-week fellowship with salary
• High conversion rate to full-time
• hiringourheroes.org

Strategy 4: Career Fairs

Attend military spouse career fairs:

• Virtual fairs increasingly common
• Meet recruiters who understand military life
• Hiring Our Heroes events
• Installation-based fairs

Application Tips

In Your Resume:

• Highlight adaptability and diverse experience
• Include military spouse-relevant skills
• Use keywords from job posting

In Your Cover Letter: "As a military spouse, I've developed exceptional adaptability and thrive in new environments. I'm drawn to [Company] because of your commitment to military families and [specific reason related to role]."

In Interviews:

• Speak confidently about your background
• Emphasize what you bring, not just your spouse's service
• Ask about remote/flexibility options if important

Industry-Specific Tips

Technology

• Highlight any technical skills
• Certifications matter (CompTIA, AWS, etc.)
• Portfolio important for design/development
• Remote work is norm in tech

Healthcare

• Licensure portability matters (see compact states)
• Telehealth positions often more flexible
• Non-clinical roles (admin, IT) may be more portable
• Major health systems have positions everywhere

Finance/Banking

• Customer service is common entry point
• Certifications help (FINRA, CPA prep)
• Many remote positions available
• Career paths are clear

Defense Contracting

• Security clearance is major asset
• Positions exist at most major installations
• Technical skills in demand
• Remote work growing

Resources

MSEP:

• Job Search: msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil
• Partner List: myseco.militaryonesource.mil

Hiring Our Heroes:

• Corporate Fellowship: hiringourheroes.org
• Career Fairs: hiringourheroes.org/events

Job Boards:

• Indeed: Filter for "military spouse"
• LinkedIn: Search company military programs
• Company career pages: Look for military sections

Research:

• Military Friendly employers list: militaryfriendly.com
• VETS Indexes: vetsfirstverified.com

This Website:

• Resume Guide
• Interview Guide
• militarytransitiontoolkit.com

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The companies on this list actively want to hire military spouses. They've built programs, committed resources, and hired hundreds of thousands of spouses. Your job is to find them, apply strategically, and show them what you bring. The door is open—walk through it.