Form DD Form 2945 DD Form 2945 Post-Government Employment Advice Opinion Request

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Prescribed by: DoD 5500.07-R

OMB No. 0704-0467
OMB approval expires:
20250831

POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT ADVICE OPINION REQUEST
(Read Privacy Act Statement on the last page before completing form.)

The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information,including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dodinformationcollections@mail.mil. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a
collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION.

SECTION I - CONTACT INFORMATION
2.a. FIRST NAME

1. DOD AGENCY WORKED OR WORKING FOR

b. MI

c. LAST NAME

(e.g., Army, Navy, DLA, OSD, JCS, etc.)

3. Opinions will be transmitted via email. Individuals without access to
email should make arrangements with their ethics office for alternate
means of transmittal.
5.a. PRIMARY PERSONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS

4.a. TELEPHONE NUMBER
(Include Area/Country Code)

b. ALTERNATE NUMBER
(Include Area/Country Code)

b. ALTERNATE PERSONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS

SECTION II - SERVICE INFORMATION
6. EMPLOYEE STATUS AT TIME OF SEPARATION
a. Select one:

CAREER CIVILIAN

MILITARY (Specify Service):

b. RANK/PAY PLAN AND GRADE
BEFORE JANUARY 1 OF CURRENT
YEAR

OTHER (Specify as Non Career SES, schedule C, IPA, HQE, SGE)
REQUIRED: IF YOU ARE NOT A MILITARY MEMBER, WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT
ANNUAL BASE PAY? (exclude locality & cost of living)
BEFORE JANUARY 1 OF CURRENT YEAR

AFTER JANUARY 1 OF CURRENT
YEAR

AFTER JANUARY 1 OF CURRENT YEAR

c. IF A POLITICAL APPOINTEE, HAVE YOU MADE OTHER ETHICS COMMITMENTS? (If yes, provide detail: did you receive a waiver, or do you anticipate
work as a lobbyist)

d. DURING YOUR LAST YEAR OF FEDERAL SERVICE, DID YOU SERVE IN A SUPERVISORY OR MANAGERIAL TYPE POSITION (e.g.,
Performance Reviewer, Team Lead, Program Lead, etc.)? Describe.

7. DOD ORGANIZATION

8. DOD SUPERVISOR'S NAME

9. REASON FOR SEPARATION
RETIREMENT

RESIGNATION

OTHER (Specify)

10. SEPARATION/RETIREMENT DATE (YYYYMMDD)

12. DO YOU PLAN TO WORK WHILE ON
TERMINAL/TRANSITION LEAVE?
YES

NO

11. TERMINAL/TRANSITION LEAVE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

13. FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES: DID YOU
RETIRE FROM THE U.S. ARMED FORCES?
YES

NO

14. ARE YOU A RESERVIST?
YES

NO

SECTION III - PRIOR ETHICS INFORMATION
15. PRIOR ETHICS ADVICE
a. HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY ETHICS ADVICE OR OPINION FROM ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ETHICS OFFICIAL CONCERNING YOUR
PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT?
YES, PRIOR ADVICE RECEIVED (Complete b.)
NO PRIOR ADVICE RECEIVED
b. (1) ETHICS OFFICIAL'S NAME

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(2) OFFICE

(3) TELEPHONE NUMBER

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16. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
a. IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, HAVE YOU FILED A FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT?
NO

YES, OGE 450

YES, OGE 278 (If you file a OGE 278, you must file a termination report no later than 30 days after separation.)

b. IF YES, POSITIONS FOR WHICH YOU FILED

17. LICENSED ATTORNEY: PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A LICENSED ATTORNEY, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT EMPLOYED AS AN
ATTORNEY BY DOD.
YES, I AM A LICENSED ATTORNEY

NO, I AM NOT A LICENSED ATTORNEY

SECTION IV - DOD POSITION INFORMATION
18. POSITIONS HELD AND MAJOR DUTIES: IN WHAT AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS HAVE YOU SERVED DURING YOUR LAST 5 YEARS
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SERVICE? For each position, describe your job or briefly describe your major duties during the last 5 years, focusing on
supervisory duties and official responsibility requirements relating to defense contracts, especially related to prospective employers, any aspect of the acquisition
process, such as requirements development, acting as program manager, deputy program manager or contracting officer, or otherwise involved in the contracting
process. Identify names of projects, program, contractors and subcontractors.)

a. CURRENT/MOST RECENT POSITION
(1) ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY

(2) JOB TITLE

(3) DESCRIPTION

(4) POSITION HELD FROM (YYYYMMDD)

TO (YYYYMMDD)

b. PRIOR POSITION 1
(1) ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY

(2) JOB TITLE

(3) DESCRIPTION

(4) POSITION HELD FROM (YYYYMMDD)

TO (YYYYMMDD)

c. PRIOR POSITION 2
(1) ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY

(2) JOB TITLE

(3) DESCRIPTION

(4) POSITION HELD FROM (YYYYMMDD)

TO (YYYYMMDD)
SECTION IV - DOD POSITION INFORMATION (Continued)

19. HAVE YOU SERVED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS OR PERSONALLY TAKEN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS
REGARDING AN ACQUISITION OR CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $10 MILLION DURING THE LAST 5 YEARS, OR FOR WHICH THE
CONTRACT HAS NOT YET EXPIRED?
a. PROCURING OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR
SOURCE SELECTION AUTHORITY?
YES

NO

YES

c. PROGRAM MANAGER OR DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER FOR
AN ACQUISITION PROGRAM?
YES

NO

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b. A MEMBER OF A SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD, OR
A CHIEF OF A FINANCIAL OR TECHNICAL EVALUATION TEAM?
NO

d. AWARD OF A CONTRACT, SUBCONTRACT, MODIFICATION,
TASK ORDER OR DELIVERY ORDER, OR PAYMENT OF A
CONTRACT CLAIM?
YES

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e. ESTABLISHING OVERHEAD OR OTHER RATES?
YES

f. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT PAYMENT OR PAYMENTS?

NO

YES

NO

g. IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, IDENTIFY THE CONTRACT(S) IN WHICH YOU PERFORMED THAT FUNCTION:
1) DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS; AND 2) FOR WHICH THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD, INCLUDING ALL OPTIONS/EXTENSIONS, HAS
NOT YET EXPIRED. (List contract number(s), title(s) and date(s) of last action and summarize your duties/responsibilities related to that contract.)

20.a. DO YOU HOLD A POSITION IN THE EXECUTIVE SERVICE,
SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE OR A GENERAL OR FLAG
POSITION (Grade O7 and above - but not frocked)?
YES

NO

b. DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN AN ACQUISITION WITH A VALUE IN
EXCESS OF $10 MILLION, DURING THE LAST 5 YEARS, OR FOR
WHICH THE CONTRACT HAS NOT YET EXPIRED? (See instructions
for the definition of "participate.")
YES
NO

SECTION V - PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
21.a. HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY ACTION TO RESOLVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATED TO SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
EFFORTS, INCLUDING ISSUING A WRITTEN DISQUALIFICATION, CHANGING JOBS, HAD YOUR DUTIES CHANGED, OR TAKEN ANY
OTHER ACTION TO RESOLVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST?

YES

NO

b. IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE NAMES OF THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYER(S)/CLIENT(S) INVOLVED:

22.a. ARE YOU PLANNING TO ENGAGE IN COMPENSATED ACTIVITIES WITH ANY NON-FEDERAL ENTITY FOLLOWING YOUR
GOVERNMENT SERVICE, INCLUDING ANY BUSINESS ENTITY FORMED BY YOU FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING CONSULTING OR
OTHER SERVICES?

YES (continue to Item 24)

NO (continue to Item 22b)

b. ARE YOU CURRENTLY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT WITH ANY NON-FEDERAL ENTITY(IES)? (i.e., sent a resume within the last 60 days,
interviewed, responded to an employment overture other than to decline, etc.)
YES (Please list the entity(ies) here:)

NO
c. DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT AGREEMENT OR ARRANGEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER COMPENSATED ACTIVITIES WITH ANY
NON-FEDERAL ENTITY(IES)?
YES (Please list the entity(ies) here:)

NO (continue to Item 24)
d. DESCRIBE ANY OFFICIAL DUTIES OR INVOLVEMENT YOU HAD DURING YOUR GOVERNMENT SERVICE THAT RELATED TO ANY
ENTITY(IES) IDENTIFIED IN THIS SECTION AS PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS.

e. IF YOU HAVE AN AGREEMENT OR ARRANGEMENT FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING ANY TENTATIVE OR CONDITIONAL OFFER
OF EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION:
(1) EMPLOYER
(2) JOB TITLE

(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED (Use “Additional Comments” section on the (4) EXPECTED START DATE
(YYYYMMDD)
last page if additional space is needed.) (Include more than “running the government affairs program”)

23. WHAT ACTIONS HAVE YOU TAKEN CONCERNING YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT (i.e., sent out resume, interview, filed disqualification, accepted a
position)?

24. DESCRIBE ANY OFFICIAL INVOLVEMENT WITH, OR DUTIES YOU HAVE HAD RELATED TO, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS LISTED IN
BLOCK 22. (Please use Block 29 for additional space, if necessary.)

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I certify that the information provided on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
25. PRINTED FULL NAME

26. SIGNATURE

27. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

28. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING DD FORM 2945
Please answer all questions as appropriate. Then print your full name,
sign and date the form.
SECTION I - CONTACT INFORMATION.
1.
Please provide the Department of Defense Agency of your last
assignment. (Example: US Army, US Air Force, Defense
Intelligence Agency.) Do not abbreviate.
2.

Enter your first name, middle initial and last name.

3.

Opinions will be transmitted by email unless requested otherwise.

4.

Provide a primary telephone number to include the area code or
country code if appropriate. Provide an alternate telephone
number to include the area code or country code if appropriate.

5.

Provide a primary valid e-mail address. Provide an alternate email address if appropriate.

SECTION II - SERVICE INFORMATION.
6.
Employee Status.
a.
X Military, Civilian, or Other. If other, specify.
b.
Provide military rank or civilian pay grade.
c.
If a political appointee, provide details of any other ethics
commitments.
d.
Indicate if you were a supervisor
7.

Provide the name of the last organization you were assigned to
as a member of DoD. Do not abbreviate.

8.

Provide the name of your immediate supervisor of your last
position in DoD.

9.

Reason for Separation. X one. Mark Retirement if you retired or
are retiring from DoD. Mark Resignation if you resigned or are
resigning from DoD. Mark Other if neither retirement nor
resignation applies.

10.

Separation/Retirement Date. Enter date in MM/DD/YYYY format.

11.

Terminal/Transition Leave Date(s). Enter date(s) in MM/DD/YYYY
format. Provide both dates if applicable.

12.

Do you plan to work while on terminal/transition leave? X one.

13.

U.S. Armed Forces retirement. X one. If your employee status is
a civilian and you previously retired from the U.S. Armed Forces
before becoming a civilian employee of DoD, X Yes. X No if you
are a civilian employee who did not previously retire from the
U.S. Armed Forces.

14.

Are you a reservist? X Yes or No.

SECTION III - PRIOR ETHICS INFORMATION.
15.
Prior Ethics Advice. X one. Mark Yes if you received any ethics
advice (oral or written) from an attorney concerning employment
with a civilian company. If so, provide the name, office or
organization and telephone number of the attorney. Mark No if
you did not receive any prior ethics advice concerning
employment by a civilian company.
16.

17.

Licensed Attorney. X one. Self explanatory.

SECTION IV - DOD POSITION INFORMATION
18.
Positions Held and Major Duties. Self explanatory. If more than
three, continue in block 29, "Additional Comments".
19.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

20.
a.
b.

Have you served in any of the following positions or personally
taken one of the following actions regarding an acquisition or
contract in excess of $10 million during the last 5 years, or for
which the contract has not yet expired?
Duties and Actions if involved in a Contract in Excess of $10
Million. X one. Self explanatory.
X one. Self explanatory.
X one. Self explanatory.
X one. Self explanatory.
X one. Self explanatory.
X one. Self explanatory.
If Yes was answered to any of questions 20.a. - f., provide the
contract number(s), contract title(s), and date(s) you last acted
on those contracts and provide a summary of your duties and
responsibilities.
Senior Executive Service, General or Flag Officer Position.
X one. Self explanatory.
X one. Self explanatory.

SECTION V - PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYER INFORMATION.
21.a. X one. Self explanatory.
b. Self explanatory.
22.a.
b.
c.
d.

Self explanatory.
Self explanatory.
Self explanatory.
Describe any official involvement or duties you have previously
had with the company listed in 22b?
e.(1) Self explanatory.
e.(2) Future job title. Provide the specific position/job title in which you
anticipate being employed.
e.(3) Provide specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Include information on how this may relate to your Government
duties, e.g. more detail than “provide Government Affairs” advice
or “will work in “Government affairs.”

23.

Have you recused yourself from matters involving prospective
employer(s) including whether you sent a resume or interviewed
or accepted a position?

24.

Have you worked with the prospective employer(s) listed in 22b
during your government service, and, if so, what did you do?

25.-27. Name, Signature and Date. Self explanatory.
28.

Additional Comments. Provide any additional information about
your pending employment with a civilian employer that you want
your ethics attorney to know

DEFINITIONS.
“Participate" means to participate personally ad substantially.
"Personal" means direct, and "substantial" means of significance to the
matter. This definition is not exclusive.

Financial Disclosure. X one. Mark No if you have not filed an
OGE 450 or OGE 278 report within the last two years. Mark Yes
if you have filed either an OGE 450 or OGE 278 financial
disclosure report within the last two years. If either the OGE 450
or OGE 278 is selected, provide the position title you were
assigned to when you filed the report.

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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
AUTHORITY: 41 U.S.C. 2104, Prohibition on Former Official's Acceptance of Compensation from Contractor (OF THE PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY
ACT); 5 C.F.R. 2635.107, Ethics Advice (OF THE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH); DoD 5500.07R, Joint Ethics Regulation.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To enable ethics officials to render ethics advice to military and civilian employees leaving Government service. When
completed, records are covered by OGE/GOVT-1, Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Reports and Other Name-Retrieved Ethics
Program Records, https://www.oge.gov/Web/OGE.nsf/Resources/Governmentwide+System+of+Records+Notices.
ROUTINE USE(S): To disclose the information furnished by the reporting official, in accordance with provisions of section 105 of the Ethics in
Government Act of 1978, as amended, to any requesting person.
a. To disclose the information furnished by the reporting official, in accordance with sections 105 and 402(b)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of
1978, 5 U.S.C. app. 101, as amended, to any requesting person.
b. To disclose, in accordance with section 105 of the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, and subject to the limitations contained in section
208(d)(1) of title 18, U.S.C., any determination granting an exemption pursuant to 208(b)(1) or 208(b)(3) of title 18, U.S.C., to any requesting
person.
c. To disclose pertinent information to the appropriate Federal, State, or local agency responsible for investigating, prosecuting, enforcing, or
implementing a statute, rule, regulation, or order, where the disclosing agency becomes aware of an indication of violation or potential violation
of civil or criminal law or regulation.
d. To disclose information to another Federal agency, to a court, or a party in litigation before a court or in an administrative proceeding being
conducted by a Federal agency, either when the Government is a party to a judicial or administrative proceeding or in order to comply with a
subpoena issued by a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction.
e. To disclose information to any source when necessary to obtain information relevant to a conflict-of-interest investigation or determination.
f. By the National Archives and Records Administration or the General Services Administration in records management inspections conducted
under authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
g. To disclose information to the Office of Management and Budget at any stage in the legislative coordination and clearance process in
connection with private relief legislation as set forth in OMB Circular No. A-19.
h. To disclose information to the Department of Justice, or in a proceeding before a court, adjudicative body, or other administrative body before
which OGE is authorized to appear, when: OGE, or an employee of OGE in his or her official capacity, or any employee of OGE in his or her
individual capacity (where the Department of Justice or OGE has agreed to represent the employee); or the United States (when OGE
determines that litigation is likely to affect OGE), is a party to litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and the use of such records by the
Department of Justice or OGE is deemed by OGE to be relevant and necessary to the litigation provided, however, that the disclosure is
compatible with the purpose for which such records were collected.
i. To disclose the public financial disclosure report and any accompanying documents to reviewing officials in a new office, department or agency
when an employee transfers or is detailed from a covered position in one office, department or agency to a covered position in another office,
department or agency.
j. To disclose information to a Member of Congress or a congressional office in response to an inquiry made on behalf of an individual who is the
subject of the record.
k. To disclose information to contractors, grantees, experts, consultants, detailees, and other non-Government employees performing or working
on a contract, service, or other assignment for the Federal Government, when necessary to accomplish an agency function related to this
system of records.
l. To disclose on the OGE Web site and to otherwise disclose to any person, including other departments and agencies, any written ethics
agreements filed with the Office of Government Ethics, pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.803, by an individual nominated by the President to a position
requiring Senate confirmation when the position also requires the individual to file a public financial disclosure report.
NOTE: When DoD is requested to furnish such records to the Director or other authorized officials of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), such a
disclosure is to be considered as made to those officers and employees of the agency which co-maintains the records who have a need for the
records in the performance of their official duties in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. app., and other ethics-related
laws, Executive Orders and regulations conferring pertinent authority on OGE, pursuant to the provision of the Privacy Act at 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(1).
A complete list of the routine uses for OGE/GOVT-1 can be found at https://www.oge.gov/Web/OGE.nsf/Resources/Governmentwide+System+of
+Records+Notices.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, failure to fully disclose information requested may result in receipt of incomplete advice or inability to provide
written advice. This may result in a delay in being hired by a Department of Defense contractor or receipt of compensation from such contractor.
Failure to comply may also result in the imposition of administrative penalties in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 2105(c).

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