Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs (EEOP)

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The mission of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs (EEOP) is to foster a connected and respectful workplace environment that allows all personnel to succeed as they support the defense of our nation. Our strategic goals  complement the strategic goals of our organization.

The Office of EEOP is responsible for the implementation of: Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Process, Military Equal Opportunity Process Information and Referral, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, and Affirmative Employment.

EEO Laws and Regulations

FY 2023 Prevention of Harassment Policy 

FY 2023 Policy Statement on Employment and Retention of People with Disabilities 

EEOP has two teams. The Complaints and Adjudication team process EEO complaints. This includes intake, EEO counseling, overseeing the investigation, and writing the Final Agency Decision if the complaint goes formal.

The Affirmative Employment team conducts workforce data analysis and reports the results to senior management. It works with the Human Resources Directorate and Senior Leaders to identify and address barriers to equal employment. Upon request, it generates office-level demographic profiles so that significant differences between workforce demographics and relevant benchmarks can be identified and analyzed to determine root causes that may serve as employment barriers. It also provides an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program that includes mediation, sensing sessions, and other alternatives to EEO complaints.

Current and former civilian and military personnel within the following organizations receive mission support through the EEOP:

  • Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
  • Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA)
  • Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
  • Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA)
  • Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
  • Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA)
  • Defense Test Resources Management Center (DTRMC)
  • Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF)
  • Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)
  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
  • Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH)
  • Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Defense Acquisition University (DAU)