Summary At the Social Security Administration, we offer several career options for people who have proudly served our country. With so many diverse career fields available in our agency, your solid military experience and willingness to selflessly serve can avail you of a rewarding career in public service. For consideration at SSA under non-competitive hiring authorities for veterans, please see below for more information. To learn more about opportunities for veterans, please visit FedsHireVets.gov. Responsibilities Your application will be placed into a pool of eligible veterans for evaluation and referral to selecting officials for hiring. You MAY be contacted by interested selecting officials and asked to interview. We will not be able to provide status updates other than the receipt of your application via an acknowledgement email from USAStaffingOffice@opm.gov You may update your application at any time until the closing date. This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification, in any series or grade. Typical job opportunities within SSA can include, but are not limited to, the following occupations: Acquisitions, Grants, and Contracts: Contract Specialists, Purchasing Agents, Procurement Analysts, Grants Management Specialists Administrative Support: Staff and Executive Assistants, Management Analysts Facilities and Physical Security: Physical Security Specialists, Safety and Occupational Health Specialists, Architects, Supply Specialists and Inventory Management Specialists, Mechanical, Industrial, and Electrical Engineers Finance and Accounting: Financial Management Analysts, Accountants, Budget Analysts, IT Specialists Human Resources: Management Analysts, Human Resource Specialists, Employee and Labor Relations Specialists, Equal Opportunity Specialists Information Technology Law Enforcement: Criminal Investigators, Auditors Legal: Legal Support, Legal Assistants, Paralegal Specialist, Paralegal Analysts, Paralegal Specialists (Decision Writers), General Attorneys Public Contact: Claims Specialists, Customer Service Representatives, Benefit Authorizers Maintenance: Plumbers, Pipefitters, Carpenters, Electricians, Motor Vehicle Operators, Automotive Workers, Utility Systems Repairer-Operators, Materials Handlers, Distribution Facilities Electricians, Maintenance Inspectors Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the eligibility requirements for the following special hiring authority for veterans to be considered: Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) VRA allows for the appointment of eligible veterans without competition from non veterans.