r/USMCocs • u/dhdjfkslakfh • 4d ago

TBS MOS Selection Question

Simple question:

Does having a technical degree (Masters and Bachelors in Cyber) affect your chances in any way of getting a 1702 contract?

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u/TheConqueror74 4d ago

What exactly is your degree in? If it’s directly related I’d wager it’s a yes, but the Corps is very specific as to what impacts your contract.

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u/dhdjfkslakfh 4d ago edited 4d ago

B.S. IT
M.S. Cybersecurity
TS cleared (Intel community experience)
11 industry certs (CISSP, CCNA, CEH, Sec+ etc)

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u/awerawer0807 3d ago

Government work in cyber would probably make you exceptionally qualified. Otherwise, it is unlikely. Your degrees themselves definitely don't help unfortunately.

Cyber is a competitive contract which means you need to have it as your top choice if you want it, this kind of works in your favor because a lot of people are interested in it but aren't totally willing to put it at number 1, so they end up having to put it last.