Supporting an Underserved Population of Women

Offering resources and flexibility to military spouses

In the United States, 95% of military spouses are women and 30%—more than three times the national average—are unemployed, due largely to frequent military moves. Another 47% of those who are employed are underemployed, in terms of education/experience.

But at Booz Allen, we recognize that military spouses are flexible, adaptable problem solvers, who can translate their experiences relocating every few years and managing spouse deployments to benefit the firm and our clients. And they understand the military culture, adding credibility in working with our defense clients. We actively recruit military spouses and offer them the resources and flexibility they need.

Booz Allen is also one of only a few organizations that offer a dedicated Employee Resource Group for military spouses. Our Military Spouse Forum raises awareness about our military spouses, connects members with other military spouses, and provides opportunities and resources for them to succeed. 

We explore current and emerging issues affecting service members, veterans, reservists, and their families, provide targeted offerings like relocation assistance during military moves, and help ensure military spouses can continue to work for Booz Allen from wherever their family is stationed.

“I’ve met many well-educated/experienced spouses who’ve given up on the job search or consider jobs way below their pay grade due to constant moves or becoming a single parent during deployments,” says Booz Allen Lead Associate Catherine Crooks. “I’ve found Booz Allen hugely supportive on both fronts, and always tell military spouses to consider employment here. The firm has supported me through four moves in 5 years, including three overseas tours in Hawaii, Japan, and now London.”