Defense Industry Cover Letter Template

A professional cover letter tailored for defense contractor positions.

Defense Industry Tip: Always mention your clearance level and status early. Recruiters often scan for this first. If you're clearance-eligible but don't have one, state that you're "clearance-eligible" or "able to obtain clearance."
Your Full Name
123 Main Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 555-0123
your.email@email.com
linkedin.com/in/yourprofile
January 6, 2025
Hiring Manager Name
Company Name
Company Address
Huntsville, AL 35801
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name or Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Job Title position at Company Name, as advertised on RedstoneArsenalJobs.com / company website / referral source. With X years of experience in your field/specialty and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, I am confident in my ability to contribute immediately to your team supporting program/mission name if known.

In my current role as Current Job Title at Current Company, I have describe 2-3 key accomplishments relevant to the target position. Be specific with metrics where possible. These experiences have strengthened my expertise in key technical skills matching job requirements and prepared me to excel in fast-paced defense environments.

I am particularly drawn to Company Name because of specific reason - company's mission, specific program, reputation, growth, technology focus, etc.. Your work on specific program, contract, or initiative if known aligns perfectly with my background in relevant experience area and my passion for mission area - national security, warfighter support, space defense, etc..

Key qualifications I bring to this role include:

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and clearance status make me an ideal fit for this position. I am available for an interview at your convenience and can be reached at (256) 555-0123 or your.email@email.com.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to Company Name's continued success in supporting our nation's defense.

Respectfully,

Your Full Name