Demographic Diversity of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce in the U.S. Department of Defense: Analysis of Compensation and Employment Outcomes

Abstract

To develop and harness technological capabilities to meet its missions, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) continues to seek ways to better acquire and retain talent from the science, technical, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Congress and DoD policymakers point to higher compensation in the private sector as a key challenge. However, previous RAND Corporation research suggests that the average compensation difference between private- and federal-sector STEM workers is not that large after workforce characteristics are considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 28, 2023
Accession Number
AD1200102

Entities

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  • Christina Panis
  • Jessie Coe
  • Maria Lytell
  • William Shelton

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Human Systems

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  • Acquisition
  • Administrative Personnel
  • Air Force
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Case Studies
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Computer Science
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Engineering
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  • Governments
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  • Mathematics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Regression Analysis
  • Social Sciences
  • Unified Combatant Commands

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  • STEM Education