[Acmsmajors] Sept. update on MDA entry level engineering hired & invitation to request a VTC with MDA engineers

[Julie Martinson]

Below is the latest status on MDA's hiring of 35 engineer positions with a 
start work date of 13 Feb 2012.  We are anticipating hiring 35 more 
engineers to start in June 2012.

Also, please take note of our offer to conduct a video teleconference 
(VTC) for five or more students who are highly interested in our two year 
development program called the Missile Defense Career Development Program 
(MDCDP).  We will have MDCDP engineers and a senior engineer available 
during the VTC so students can ask questions.  If you wish to take 
advantage of the VTC for your students, we only ask that there be a career 
services coordinator to pull together the details on your end.  VTC's can 
be requested or, you can join one which is already scheduled.

Please provide the widest possible dissemination among your alumni and 
graduating engineers with degree date prior to 31 Dec 2011. Missile 
Defense Agency (MDA) is anticipating the hire of 70 engineers in 2012 for 
their Missile Defense Career Development Program (MDCDP). MDA is 
anticipating hiring 35 entry level engineers (all degree levels with 
degree prior to 31 Dec 2011) with a February 13, 2012 start date. MDA 
plans to hire 35 more entry level engineers with a start date in June 2012 
(all degree levels with degree prior to 31 May 2012) .

Launch your career alongside our nation's brightest minds as part of the 
Missile Defense Agency (MDA).  You will be mentored and gain the 
experience and expertise you need to succeed.  Stability, incredible 
growth potential and work/life balance are the benefits of a career with 
MDA.  All of that, and the chance to preserve freedom and protect your 
world.  This is not your average career development opportunity.  Then 
again, MDA is not your average government agency. The Missile Defense 
Career Development Program (MDCDP)

We are currently assembling an entry-level team of college graduates to 
assist in developing and deploying one of the most challenging and 
advanced technological undertakings since the Manhattan Project.

We currently have 250 participants in the MDCDP.  The MDCDP is a fully 
paid, two-year developmental program that allows students possessing the 
degrees we need, to apply their talents to the unique challenges faced by 
MDA.  You will earn a competitive salary and enjoy outstanding benefits 
while working alongside some of the brightest and most motivated thinkers 
of our time.

We are currently seeking recent college graduates with degrees in:
Engineering  (Bachelor, Master and PhD) all disciplines of engineering.

Learn more about the MDCDP
IF you want to learn more about the MDCDP by speaking with MDCDP 
engineers, the MDCDP Project Manager and Human Resources representatives, 
request your career services office schedule a Video Tele-Conference to be 
held between interested students and Missile Defense Agency 
representatives.  Requests from career services personnel may be made to 
Paul Summer, Human Resource Specialist, Missile Defense Agency - e-mail : 
paul.summer at mda.mil<mailto:paul.summer at mda.mil> . VTC presentations 
include an MDA mission video, overview of the MDCDP and tutorial on using 
USA Jobs to apply to civil service positions as we as a question and 
answer session.

To apply to the MDCDP
Prepare a resume which articulates your scholastic, community and work 
experience and paints a clear picture of who you are.  Be clear about your 
academic accomplishments, what your academic projects and work experience 
have taught you, and the roles you have played in each effort. Scan your 
unofficial (if still in school) or official (if graduated) transcripts. 
Open an account on US Jobs and upload and store your resume and 
transcripts. Monitor www.MDACareers.com<http://www.MDACareers.com> at the 
entry level career development tab to find the link to our USA Jobs 
announcement. You can also set up a search by agency using "Defense, 
Missile Defense Agency" which will deliver to your e-mail address a daily 
e-mail listing of all MDA jobs to include the formal MDCDP announcement. 
When the announcement opens, follow the application procedures detailed in 
the USA Jobs announcement. Apply as soon as you are aware the announcement 
is open as it will only be open for a short period of time. MDA is an 
equal opportunity employer.


Paul O. Summer
Human Resources Specialist - Recruiter
Missile Defense Agency Human Resources
NN122 Bradford
256-313-9538 (DSN 897-9538)

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