Industry Pathways | Defense, National Security & Government Contracting

Industry Pathways | Defense, National Security & Government Contracting

Have you considered a career in defense, national security, or government contracting environments advancing mission readiness, modernization, cyber defense, and global operational capability?

Join us on OCTOBER 6th at 1:00 PM EST for a virtual Industry Pathways Event exploring careers across defense contracting, intelligence support, aerospace and maritime systems, cyber operations, space missions, logistics, acquisition, and program management ecosystems.

As great-power competition intensifies and federal investment in modernization, cyber, space, and advanced systems accelerates, defense primes and government contractors are expanding hiring across cleared, mission-critical roles. With sustained funding across CONUS and OCONUS programs, this moment represents a strong opportunity for veterans to translate operational experience and security expertise into high-impact national security careers.

What to Expect

Expert Panel Discussion

Hear from leaders across defense, intelligence, and government contracting as they share insights on workforce demand, modernization priorities, and veteran hiring pathways. Topics will include C5ISR integration, cyber and space mission expansion, acquisition reform, cleared workforce demand, and leadership opportunities within mission-driven defense programs.

Virtual Breakout Sessions

Connect directly with employer partners and experts exploring career pathways aligned to veteran skillsets, including intelligence operations, aviation and maritime mission support, logistics and sustainment, cyber defense, space systems operations, acquisition and contracting support, and large-scale program management.

This event is part of FourBlock’s Industry & Career Pathways Series, bringing together employer partners, alumni, and industry leaders to strengthen workforce pathways and accelerate veteran career mobility across defense and national security ecosystems.

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to ALL transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses interested in applying operational leadership, security expertise, technical acumen, and mission execution experience within defense, national security, and government contracting environments.

Explore Career Paths In

• Intelligence Analysis & Mission Support

• C5ISR & Integrated Defense Systems

• Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

• Space & Advanced Systems Operations

• Aviation & Maritime Mission Support

• Logistics & Sustainment Operations

• Acquisition & Government Contracting Support

• Program & Portfolio Management within Defense Organizations

Industry Momentum & Market Signals

Veterans with backgrounds in intelligence, C5ISR, aviation and maritime operations, logistics, cyber, space, nuclear, acquisition, and program management bring immediately relevant experience to defense primes and government agencies. With expanding space and cyber missions, modernization of legacy systems, and sustained federal investment in advanced capabilities, cleared and mission-fluent talent remains in persistent demand across the defense and national security landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, gain industry insight, and connect directly with employers seeking military talent to support national defense, mission modernization, and global security operations.

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