NNSA STUDENT

PROGRAMS

Presented by Dameone Ferguson

Office of Human Capital Management

National Nuclear Security Administration

WHY NNSA INVESTS IN STUDENT

PROGRAMS?

• To build NNSA's career and leadership pipeline with the best and brightest nationwide

• To attract exceptional, next-generation talent with the passion and vision to achieve a more peaceful and secure world

• To support the mission enterprise-wide

• To sustain our nation’s leadership position in global nuclear security

Combined Former FLP & NGFP Programs

(administered by PNNL)

Minority Serving Institutions Program

Former Student Career Experience

Program (SCEP)

Former Student Temporary

Employment Program (STEP)

NNSA STUDENT

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Pilot Program

NNSA GRADUATE PROGRAM (NGP)

Eligibility

• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Department of Energy Security Clearance.

• Must either:

• Be enrolled in a graduate program at time of application OR

• Have completed a graduate degree program within 12 months prior to the application deadline (10/21/2012 or after).

• Final and current cumulative GPA must be at least 3.20 in the graduate degree program

Program Information

• One-year contractor positions (first class: June 2014 – June 2015)

• Program Administered by PNNL at the direction of NA-MB

NNSA RECENT GRADUATE PILOT

PROGRAM (RGP)Eligibility

• US Citizen

• Completed an advanced degree or bachelors degree with one year of specialized experience within 2 years of start date, or within the last 6 for veterans

• 2.0 or higher GPA

• Vet’s preference applies in eligibility, interviews, and hiring

Appointments and conversion

• One-year appointments (first class: June 2014 – June 2015)

• May be noncompetitively converted (eligible, not entitled) if performance warrants.

• Program offices must have available positions and budget upon completion

LONG-TERM (YEAR-ROUND) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in school at any level (high

school through Ph.D.)

• Full or part time (at least 6 semester-credit hours)

• Veteran’s preference applies

Appointment and conversion

• Participants may be in the program up to 4 years

while enrolled in school

• May be noncompetitively converted at the time of

graduation

SHORT-TERM (SUMMER) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in school at any level (high school

through Ph.D.)

• Full or part time (at least 6 semester-credit hours)

• Veteran’s preference applies

Appointment and Conversion

• Students can be in the short-term program up to one

year

• May be noncompetitively converted

MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Purpose

• Increase educational opportunities for minority students majoring in academic disciplines related to NNSA’s mission

Eligibility

• Enrolled at a participating Minority Serving Institution, undergraduate through Ph.D.

Appointment

• Position types/locations based on needs assessment/ job descriptions

• Full time (10-week program)

• May waive up to 320 working hours for participation in a Federal Pathways Program

POINT OF CONTACT

Dameone Ferguson, Program Manager

Pathways and Minority Programs

Dameone.Ferguson@nnsa.doe.gov