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The Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP) is a two to three year developmental and leadership program designed to enhance the professional knowledge and capabilities of personnel recruited into the Acquisition Workforce (AWF) for the Department of the Navy (DON). The NADP is managed by the Naval Acquisition Career Center (NACC) in a joint effort with naval commands to replenish and sustain the acquisition workforce by providing entry level positions across the country, to include Hawaii and Guam. Positions start at the GS-7 or GS-9 level depending upon education and job series requirements with promotion potential to the GS-12 level. The NADP supports the below 25 job series within the AWF and position availability will vary by location:
0180 Engineering Psychologist 0343 Program Analyst 0346 Logistics Management Specialist 0401 Natural Resources Specialist 0501 Financial Management Analyst 0804 Fire Protection Engineer 0806 Materials Engineer 0808 Architect 0810 Civil Engineer 0819 Environmental Engineer 0830 Mechanical Engineer 0850 Electrical Engineer 0854 Computer Engineer 0855 Electronics Engineer 0861 Aerospace Engineer 0871 Naval Architect 0893 Chemical Engineer 0896 Industrial Engineer 1102 Contract Specialist 1170 Realty Specialist 1320 Chemist 1515 Operational Research Analyst 1550 Computer Scientist 1560 Data Scientist 2210 Information Technology Specialist NADP Entry Level Employees (ELE) are eligible for rapid promotions, opportunities to travel, extensive on-the-job training, networking opportunities, and mentorship support during the program which has a structured Master Development Plan that is tailored to an Individual Development Plan. Since 1992, the NADP and its command partners have been providing the DON with the best, brightest and most talented ELE’s. Many successful participants have gone onto high-ranking positions with the DON – a further testament to the power of our program in developing future acquisition leaders. If you’re interested in starting a career with the DON, consider the opportunities offered by NADP!