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General Engineers Multiple Entry Level engineer positions with the Missile Defense Agency

This is a three-year, Career Development program for entry-level engineers designed to prepare selectees for full professional performance.

May be hired at $46,609 (GS 07) or $57,015 (GS 09) (Edu and EXP determines which) for the first year and after one year successful training and performance, may receive consideration for two grade promotion to $57,015  (GS 07tmoves to GS 09) or least $62,873 (GS 09 moves to GS 11) at the conclusion of the first year.  With successful performance for the three years, target grade is GS 12 roughly $75,000 with successful performance.


This dynamic three-year formal training program includes rotational assignments which will enable you to work on various aspects of the programs related to the missile defense system; attend classroom and web-based training; participate in formal mentoring; and be a part of cohort experiences with other developmental program participants. There will be annual promotion opportunities based upon meeting time-in-grade requirements, successful performance, successful completion of required training, and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the Missile Defense Agency.

The selectees for these positions may be eligible for advancement without further competition up to the established target grade upon meeting the MDA requirements, such as: developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, etc. that are specifically established for the career program or specifically designed for the incumbent in the Individualized Development Plan (IDP).

These positions are being filled under the Acquisition Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) using OPM's Direct Hire Authority.

These positions are located in the Missile Defense Agency:
Director for Engineering (DEM) - Redstone Arsenal, AL
Director for Test (DT) - Redstone Arsenal, AL

These position are GS-7/9 target GS-12, but will be filled at the GS-07/01 ($46,609) or GS-09/01 ($57,015) levels only; salary is non-negotiable. Please apply to each grade for which you wish to be considered. You will only be considered for the grade(s) you select and for which you meet minimum requirements. Incumbent will serve in the Career Development Program for 3 years.