In-person
Future Force Council – Washington, D.C. | June 9, 2026 (INDUSTRY EVENT)
June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ET
About This Event
The Future Force Council in Washington, D.C. brings together transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses for an immersive look at career opportunities within policy, defense contracting, government affairs, and the broader national security ecosystem. Few cities in the world offer a more concentrated hub of opportunity for those with military backgrounds, and this event is designed to help you tap directly into that network.
Whether your background is in operations, intelligence, logistics, communications, or leadership, the skills you developed in uniform translate powerfully into the organizations that shape and support America's defense and policy landscape. This event will connect you with professionals already navigating these careers, offering firsthand insight into how to position your experience, build your personal brand, and land roles that align with your mission-driven values.
FourBlock exists to ensure that every veteran and military family member has access to the resources, mentorship, and community needed to thrive in their next chapter. The Future Force Council is a direct expression of that mission — bringing Washington, D.C.'s most veteran-friendly employers and career advocates into the same room as the men and women who have earned the right to lead in the civilian world.
What to Expect
- Panel Discussion: Hear from veterans and professionals currently working across government agencies, defense contractors, think tanks, and policy organizations as they share their transition stories, career advice, and what hiring managers in D.C. are really looking for.
- Breakout Sessions: Participate in small-group conversations focused on specific career tracks such as federal contracting, legislative affairs, intelligence analysis, and nonprofit leadership, allowing for deeper dialogue and targeted guidance.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect face-to-face with recruiters, hiring managers, fellow veterans, and FourBlock alumni who are eager to help you grow your professional network in the nation's capital.
- Resume and LinkedIn Reviews: Get real-time feedback on how to translate your military experience into language that resonates with D.C.-area employers and federal hiring systems.
- Career Resource Tables: Explore organizational resources, open roles, and upcoming FourBlock programming designed to support your transition at every stage.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for transitioning service members, veterans at any stage of their civilian career journey, and military spouses who are interested in building a career in Washington, D.C.'s dynamic policy, defense, and government affairs landscape. Specifically, this event is ideal for:
- Active duty service members within 12 to 24 months of separation or retirement who are exploring careers in federal agencies, defense contracting, or national security organizations
- Veterans who have already transitioned and are looking to advance, pivot, or break into D.C.-area roles in policy, intelligence, government relations, or public service
- Military spouses seeking professional opportunities within organizations that value the resilience, adaptability, and global perspective that comes with a military family background
- Guard and Reserve members balancing civilian careers and looking to leverage their dual experience within federal or contractor environments
- Veterans with backgrounds in leadership, operations, intelligence, communications, engineering, cybersecurity, or administration who want to understand how their skills map to roles in the greater Washington metropolitan area
Explore Career Paths In:
- Federal Government Program Manager
- Defense Contractor Project Lead
- Legislative Affairs Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Government Relations Director
- National Security Policy Advisor
- Cybersecurity Analyst for Federal Agencies
- Cleared Logistics and Operations Manager
- Veterans Service Organization Leader
- Foreign Affairs Officer
- Budget and Financial Analyst within DoD or Federal Agencies
- Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Specialist
What You'll Get
- Access to CareerFlow AI Tools: As a FourBlock community member, you will gain access to CareerFlow AI — a suite of career tools built specifically for veterans that helps you craft compelling resumes, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and prepare for interviews in the federal and defense contracting space.
- Post-Event Resources: Attendees will receive curated resources including job boards, federal hiring guides, veteran preference tips, and connections to FourBlock's national alumni network to support your search long after the event ends.
- Meaningful Networking: Walk away with real relationships — not just business cards. FourBlock events are intentionally designed to foster genuine connection between veterans, employers, and advocates who are committed to your success.
- Ongoing FourBlock Community Support: Your participation in the Future Force Council is the beginning of a longer relationship with FourBlock. You will have access to future workshops, virtual events, mentorship opportunities, and a community of thousands of veterans who have successfully made the transition to meaningful civilian careers.
Participating Companies
Speakers
Gena Pirtle
VP of Corporate Partnerships
FourBlock
Karin Childress Wiley
Chief Growth & Strategy Officer
FourBlock
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