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Career Development – Government and Industry Viewpoints. Sandy Sieber, Retired Director, Army Contracting Agency and Michael Bennett, BAE Systems Date July 26,2007 Time 11:15 am and 2:00 pm. Career Development - Government. How to get from a GS-4 clerk to a Senior Executive?
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Career Development – Government and Industry Viewpoints Sandy Sieber, Retired Director, Army Contracting Agency and Michael Bennett, BAE Systems Date July 26,2007 Time 11:15 am and 2:00 pm
Career Development - Government • How to get from a GS-4 clerk to a Senior Executive? • Education • Networking • Hard Work • Drive and Determination • Love what you do!
Career Development - Government • Education • Consider getting a master’s degree • NCMA Certification • Defense Schools (ICAF) • Short term programs (DSMC, FEI)
Career Development - Government • Networking - How NCMA helped me • Leadership Experience • Certification • Networking • Speaking opportunities/experience
Career Development - Government • Drive/Hard Work • When one path doesn’t work, try another • Don’t get discouraged • Look for a mentor • Be open to suggestions for improvement, then take action • Take advantage of developmental programs and assignments
Career Development - Government • Conclusion • First, do something you enjoy • Hone your skills • Be persistent • Concentrate on doing the best possible job for the position you have today • Focus your advancement efforts • Timing is everything • Let NCMA be your partner!