NUWC Division Newport places considerable emphasis on
continuing education. Here, we view it as the primary path of
professional growth for employees and as a means of expanding
our #1 technical resource: the capabilities of our people. The
programs and opportunities available here are numerous and
extensive; there is something for everyone.
Masters of Science programs in concentrations including but not
limited to Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Program Management;
Masters programs in Public and Business Administration; Management and
Leadership Development Programs and courses; dozens of technical and IT short
courses; and "NUWC University," which hosts classes taught by a faculty
comprised of NUWC Division Newport employees who are subject matter experts in
their particular technical field.
NUWC Division Newport strongly encourages
all of its employees to develop their careers by utilizing the training and
professional development opportunities available.
- Annual (vacation) Leave - up to 26 days / year
- Sick
Leave - 13 days / year
- Paid Holidays - 10 Federal Holidays / year
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Family Leave - In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Working hours can be tailored to your own needs.
The Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) is a
three-tiered retirement plan made up of Social Security, a Basic Government
Annuity, and a voluntary, tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan in which you may
invest up to $15,000 of your salary. The Government will match the first 5
percent.
NUWC Division Newport offers attractive Life and Medical
Insurance Benefits.
Reimbursement may be provided for relocating engineering &
scientific personnel.
Employment in the federal Government offers unmatched
opportunities to transfer to other locations and positions without loss of
employment benefits. The magnitude of the federal government provides its
employees unequaled worldwide employment opportunities without the loss of their
earned benefits.
To many employment candidates, the extent of job security
provided by an organization is an important consideration. Few organizations can
match the extensive and highly successful measures provided by the Department of
Defense (DOD) to protect its employees from the diverse impacts of
reduction-in-force or relocation.