A professional cover letter tailored for defense contractor positions.
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