Under the National Defense Authorization Act 2022, the Military Spouse Direct Hire Authority pilot program is available until Dec. 31, 2026, to hire military spouses at foreign locations.
ELIGIBILITY |
MSP DHA BENEFITS |
APPOINTMENT TYPE AND TERMINATION |
MSP DHA LIMITATIONS |
Military Spouse on PCS orders to Yokota Air Base |
May be used to fill any position at GS-15 and below |
All appointments are 'Term Positions' not to exceed 2yrs and may be extended up to 6yrs |
Current permanent military spouse must agree to a three-day break in service |
Spouse must reside with military sponsor in local commuting area |
May appoint qualified military spouses (not currently permanent federal employees |
Positions will terminate at sponsor's DEROS, relocation, retirement, death or divorce |
Appointments are not permanent and are time-limited |
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Does not prohibit a military spouse from using other available/hiring authority |
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Leave-without-pay is not authorized for these positions |
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Recruitment through USAJobs not required |
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DHA appointments may not convert to permanent status |
Go to CPO Sharepoint, Recruitment and Placement (US Staffing), DHA for Military Spouses for further information.