The U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program is a strategic
partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of private industry, academia, and business,
federal, state and local agencies. The U.S. Army PaYS Program provides America's Soldiers with an
opportunity to serve their country while they prepare for their future. PaYS Soldiers are guaranteed a
job interview and possible employment after the Army with their chosen five PaYS partners. This unique
Program is part of the Army's effort to partner with America's business community and connect America
with its Army.
Review your Statement of Understanding (SOU) provided at enlistment. The SOU
contains details and contact information about your selected position. If you no longer have a copy of
the SOU or have other questions, contact the PaYS helpdesk at
usarmy.knox.hqda-asa-mra.mbx.payshelpdesk@army.mil.
For more information on the PaYS program Visit
www.armypays.com.
Most positions simply requires completion of training and MOS and an honorable
discharge. It is the responsibility of the Soldiers and ROTC Cadets to contact their PaYS partner to
determine if additional certifications or training are required. Be sure to visit
https://www.cool.army.mil for information
pertaining to certification and licensure.
It is your responsibility to initiate contact with your PaYS partner and maintain
that relationship throughout your training/enlistment. The PaYS partner's contact information will be
included in the SOU. It is advisable to research your PaYS partners' website prior to initiating
contact. Learn about their organization and the interviews currently available. During the initial
communication, let them know that you are a PaYS Soldier and have selected the organization upon
enlisting; express interest in their organization detailing how your skills and experience will be an
asset. Inquire about the employment process and the steps required to get an interview. Visit the
U.S. Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP),
https://www.armytap.army.mil/
or another resume preparation website to ensure your resume is impressive.
If the specific interview or location you originally selected is no longer available,
you may qualify to be interviewed for another position or different location.
There are numerous types of interviews/positions posted in the PaYS database. The PaYS
Marketing Analyst (PMA) cross-referenced the interview/position descriptions with the Army military
occupational specialties (MOS) descriptions. When you select an Army MOS your recruiter or guidance
counselor will review any or all partners and interviews/positions associated with that MOS.
Each organization/employer has its own hiring/salary process. The PaYS program
only guarantees five job interviews, not a job.
All employers have an employment process for all applicants to follow. With
today's technology most are on-line application programs. PaYS partners have their specific on-line
application processes to identify and track their PaYS applicants.
The PaYS Information Exchange (PIX) contains the information of all PaYS Soldiers.
To update your information you must log into PIX, contact the PaYS helpdesk if you need assistance -
usarmy.knox.hqda-asa-mra.mbx.payshelpdesk@army.mil.
Updates can be made on the Detailed PaYS Soldier Report in the PIX database.
Soldiers and Cadets can select up to five PaYS partners.
Call your local Army Recruiter for information about the PaYS Program.
Enlisted Soldiers must successfully complete their Army obligation and receive an
honorable discharge. Regular Army Soldiers should contact their PaYS partners 12 months prior to their
Expiration Term of Service (ETS) date using the contact information located on the Statement of
Understanding (SOU). Army Reserve Soldiers should contact their PaYS partner after successfully
completing Initial Entry Training (IET). ROTC Cadets should contact their PaYS partner during their
senior year, after their branch has been determined.
If you receive an Honorable Discharge and you qualify for an existing interview/position
vacancy, you are eligible to obtain employment from your PaYS partner.
No, you will no longer be eligible for the PaYS Program and the interview/position
interview is no longer valid.
The PaYS SOU is not legally binding. PaYS Soldiers can re-enlist in the Army,
enroll in college after their Expiration Term of Service (ETS) date, and/or get a job with another
employer after separation.
Yes. The PaYS program is available to Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army
Reserve and Non Prior Service and Prior Service applicants. PaYS is also available to ROTC Cadets. The
enlisted Future Soldier selects the PaYS option during the enlistment process. ROTC Cadets select their
PaYS partners while enrolled in college during their senior year. You cannot select PaYS if you have
graduated from college and received your commission.
Enlisted Soldiers must successfully complete their Army obligation and receive an
honorable discharge to remain eligible. Recommend you visit your PaYS partner's careers page for the
qualification requirements of the interviews/positions they are currently hiring. For incompatible MOSs,
contact the PaYS helpdesk and request the PaYS Now program at
usarmy.knox.hqda-asa-mra.mbx.payshelpdesk@army.mil.
The Statement of Understanding (SOU) originally signed is with specific Partners,
interviews, and locations. An exception to policy will be made on a case by case basis.
No. The PaYS Program design is to assist Soldiers who separate from the Army after
their first term of enlistment.
Regular Army Soldiers can receive resume assistance when transitioning from the
Army using the U.S. Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
https://www.armytap.army.mil/.
Yes. The PaYS Program is available to National Guard Reserve Officer Training
Corps Cadets and enlisted National Guard Soldiers.
Current year graduates/commissioned officers who graduate/commission within the
CURRENT year, will have until the end of the current year to sign up for ROTC PaYS. After December 31st
of the current year, the ROTC PaYS program is no longer available.
Prior year commissioned officers (2LTs) are no longer eligible for the PaYS
program if he/she graduated/commissioned PRIOR to the current year.
Future Soldiers will receive their PaYS partner information from the guidance
counselor at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) prior to shipping out to basic training.
Once the enlistment package is complete, each Future Soldier signed up with the PaYS program should
receive their Statement of Understanding (SOU) which lists the PaYS partner and their contact
information. Future Soldiers can also contact the PaYS helpdesk at:
usarmy.knox.hqda-asa-mra.mbx.payshelpdesk@army.mil
to get their PaYS partner contact information.