I received an email about this job announcement that is open for application 10/15 to 10/17/2012 on USAJOBS. I don't know what program this position will be assigned to but think (because the position is in Jacksonville) it will work on a team that supports either an in-service aircraft or engine program (F/A-18, P-3, EA-6B, TF-34, F414, F404, etc.)


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Location(s): Jacksonville, FL

The United States Navy and Marine Corps are supported by over 185,000 civilian employees around the world. Approximately 25% of this workforce is highly skilled professionals that perform “cradle to grave” management of ships, aircraft, weapons and computer systems, facilities, and supplies as part of the Navy Acquisition Corps.

What is the Navy Acquisition Development Program (NADP)? NADP is a highly selective intern program designed for recent college graduates. We provide up to three years of training and education tailored to various acquisition career fields. The program includes structured management-training, formal education, diverse rotational assignments, extensive on-the-job training, and graduate education tuition assistance. Upon successful completion of the NAIP, you will become a permanent civil service employee at the GS-12 Full Performance Level (FPL). Over 650 positions will be filled this year throughout the United States, Hawaii and Guam.

How much can I earn? Salary for engineers range from $54,000 to $66,000; other positions range from $38,000 to $56,000. Most positions pay from the mid $60’s to the low $80’s upon successful program completion. Rapid, performance-based salary increases occur while in the program. Recruiting incentives will be considered for Engineering or Computer Scientist positions. Additional government employment benefit information can be found on the Office of Personnel Management website at http://opm.gov/job_seekers/.

How do I qualify for the position(s)?
• Applicants must meet the basic requirements for the grade level of the position being advertised. Basic requirements can be found at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp. In addition;
o For GS-7 level positions; meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) criteria as defined at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp
o For GS-9 level positions; master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
• Have or will be attaining degree by June 30, 2013
• Obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance (we will assist you with this process)

How do I apply?
• To view this announcement, visit the USAJOBS website, http://www.usajobs.gov/. Enter Job Announcement Number:
o SE20861-12-759061M3471160-D for Aerospace Engineer Positions
• To view all open announcements for the program, go to USAJOBS and perform a search on “NADP”
• Upload your resume, transcripts from all schools attended, and veterans documentation (if applicable)
• Applicants eligible for Veterans Preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligible applicants

Questions: email: naipjobs@navy.mil

10/12/2012 1:05:54 PM

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"USAJOBS"

NOPE

10/12/2012 2:23:07 PM

^ ???

10/12/2012 4:01:41 PM

When I was job searching I just had horrible results from anything related to USAJobs, and even friends at the facility you're applying to say its a broken system for getting qualified candidates.

10/12/2012 4:57:26 PM

While I agree that USAJOBS is far from perfect, if you don't apply for jobs posted there you can't be considered for them. I am simply trying to let NCSU students and alumni know of an opportunity in case they might be interested.

10/12/2012 5:23:18 PM

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"Location(s): Jacksonville, FL "

10/12/2012 5:40:10 PM

My sister does some contractor work for Lockheed and takes part in some of the hiring process; she mentioned if I tried to apply to anything on their she was told the engine on there looked for some of the key words in the job description and if it didn't get enough hits from the resume it would deny the application outright. She also said the questionnaire answers had to line up damn near perfect with the job experience and requirements to even get a call or interview. YMMV.

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10/12/2012 7:10:16 PM

Along those ^ lines, your application/resume needs to line up with the classification standard for the job you're applying for.

When you apply on USAJOBS, your resume goes to one of the Navy's HR regional centers to be screened against the classification standard (as opposed to your application going directly to the command you're applying to work for). More than likely, the only thing the person reviewing your application knows about aerospace engineering (or any job) is contained in that classification standard. Your resume needs to be written so that someone with no experience in your field can look at your resume, look at the classification standard, and decide you meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

10/14/2012 5:43:58 PM

Do not waste your degree and your youth working for a fucking navy acquisition program

10/14/2012 11:55:59 PM

Is there a better atlernative to USAJOBS.gov? Just curious... been using the State gov jobs website.

10/15/2012 12:04:05 AM