Also called: Board for Correction of Military Records Examiner, Discharge Review Analyst
Investigates veterans' requests to fix errors or injustices in their military records, like an unfair discharge, and writes recommendations to a review board.
Examiners read old personnel and medical files, sometimes decades old, and research the rules that applied at the time. They write case summaries and advise the board on whether to upgrade a discharge or restore a medal or pay. Their work can change a veteran's benefits for life.
Federal GS-11 to GS-14 civilian pay, 2026 estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; military personnel, legal or investigative experience preferred.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, History, Pre-Law.
Growing about average. Federal civilian defense jobs track the defense budget; steady hiring with retirements (approx.).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds records search; weighing fairness and writing recommendations stay human.
Classes: US history, English composition, Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1022.
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