Fair Lakes, Va. – General Dynamics Mission Systems has been recognized by the Department of Labor as well as four Veteran Service Organizations and military-focused news outlets for their continued effort to recruit, train and support military Veterans and their spouses.
Nearly 20% of General Dynamics Mission Systems' workforce are Veterans or military spouses. The company offers a variety of benefits and support resources to Veterans and their spouses. To learn more about how General Dynamics Mission Systems supports the careers of servicemembers entering the civilian workforce, visit HERE.
“Veterans and their families are an integral part of our team. Their commitment to excellence in supporting our customers’ missions reverberate throughout out our entire organization,” said Chris Hiltbrand, vice president of people for General Dynamics Mission Systems, and a U.S. Navy Veteran. “We are proud to offer opportunities and resources for Veterans and their spouses that allow them to fulfill their passion for supporting the defense of our nation and its allies.”
Recognition received in 2022 includes:
The HIRE Vets Medallion Program – Platinum Award
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award, administered by the Department of Labor, that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Employers meeting the criteria set forth by the Department of Labor receive a "HIRE Vets Medallion Award." There are two award tiers, platinum, and gold.
Military Friendly Employer – Bronze Award
The Military Friendly® Company survey investigates and identifies organizations whose commitment to serving the military and veteran community is comprehensive in scope and meaningful in terms of actual outcomes and impact. From hiring and career advancement to customer service and charitable investment, Military Friendly Companies lead the way.
Military Spouse Friendly Employer
This award, sponsored by Military Friendly, identifies employers that demonstrably provide the greatest career potential for military spouses. The Military Spouse Friendly Employers survey takes a detailed look at the lifecycle of military spouse employees: What employers do to attract, hire and develop them. as well as the policies and practices with which employers support them along the way. The survey offers an opportunity to highlight the efforts of companies across the country to help military spouse employees have long-term careers.
VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award
VETS Indexes is an independent provider of custom indexes within the Environmental, Social and Governance arena. VETS Indexes provides a social impact via those public companies that support the hiring and professional development of our military veterans.
Military.com Top 25 Veteran Employers Award
The Military.com ranking identifies employers that recognize military members are transitioning into a new field and thus do not have the kind of network civilian workers have. It is a sign of the company's willingness to accept military service in lieu of a referral. Criteria for the award ranges from a formal veteran hiring program, a military translator, an email address for a dedicated veteran recruiting team or a story about how the company is participating with one of military.com's veterans service organizations or veteran hiring programs like SkillBridge.
MilitaryTimes Best for Vets Award
The Best for Vets employer ranking is an editorially independent project that recognizes an organization's commitment to providing opportunities for America's veterans. Now in its 13th year, it has become one of the most trusted rankings for transitioning veterans and a coveted honor for employers across the country.
General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), provides mission critical solutions to those who lead, serve and protect the world we live in. We are a technology integrator and original equipment manufacturer with deep domain expertise in ground, sea, air, space and cyberspace. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, General Dynamics Mission Systems employs nearly 13,000 people worldwide. For more information about General Dynamics Mission Systems’ broad portfolio of capabilities, visit gdmissionsystems.com and follow @GDMS on Twitter and LinkedIn.
