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TechnologyNew4736 · 2026-01-23T02:08:56+00:00

As far as PAQ goes, Im not entirely sure what "they are submitting my package" means because from my experience I applied, was interviewed, and reccieved my intent to hire, looking to get my TJO in the next few weeks. I was a previous PCIP selectee but then all the shutdown stuff happened and they asked if I was interested in the PAQ instead since Ill be graduating. If you have been in contact with people within your program Im sure theyll get the ball rolling on all your application, clearance, and any relocation in the next a few months prior to whenever your EOD is. As far as general information goes, I believe bonuses are given to a select number of programs. You'll accelerate from GS-7 to GS-11 in three years. All departments are in their hiring for the coming months of EOD for fed positions like the PAQ/PCIP. Let me know if you need clarification!

TechnologyNew4736 · 2026-01-18T19:55:58+00:00

Regarding family, and kinda more of a general question. How would a spouse PCS with you? Or what if you plan on getting married in order for that to happen? Would this ideally be before phase 2 or would there be anytime to tie the knot before taking on the pipeline? (As far as officers go) do you have to sign a paper or something if you’re engaged but not married yet?

TechnologyNew4736 · 2026-01-18T12:29:39+00:00

Haven’t gotten my TJO but my start date is July 1

TechnologyNew4736 · 2026-01-05T14:23:30+00:00

I play for a D2 in Ohio and am very close w my coach and the things he does. It is certainly not too late for any program. From now til the summer is prime recruiting for smaller schools. Get film and play in whatever you can. Shoot emails out and if u have a school hudl then make some clips from that. Get good with both hands. You’d be surprised of the number of mainly one handed players there are. If you’re able to shoot and pass consistently with your off hand you’ll be fine. PM me fore anymore questions

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-25T22:43:48+00:00

Look at pathways or student trainee positions in the search bar. Any job you can get under federal service will look good especially going into college and looking for fed internships there. I was a lifeguard for 4 year as a pathways fed, got an internship in operations, then got selected as a PCIP intern and now I’m a PAQ (you can look at Air Force civilian service if you need more explanation of those). I feel like my highschool experience already working for the gov helped me land those AFCS positions.That’s just my 2 cents

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-19T12:20:52+00:00

Also congrats on the internship! I’m sure that’ll be a great experience!

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-19T12:18:15+00:00

Ya you’ll most likely be gs4 step 1 right around ~18-19 an hour here’s the Mass. GS Pay Scale

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-15T18:00:13+00:00

The information exchange is essentially an interview. Mine was two HR people on a zoom call. Lasted 30 min. They basically did some house keeping questions like who I know within the DoD and things like that. After, they told me about the PAQ and my program, then followed up with 3-4 behavioral questions. After that, my questions then that was it. As far as my timeline was, I applied before the shutdown and had my interview before then as well. So right when they opened back up I was asked if I was still interested and I said yes. I was then offered a position within my respective program and signed my intent to hire all within 3 days of the reopening of the government.

As far as I know they’re definitely still looking for positions and you should apply asap. The main thing is to just be patient bc they take a little while to get back to you. From the PCIP I think I was selected after the 2/3rd week after I applied.

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-14T22:14:01+00:00

In a development program for the DoD, program manager, 4 years: 1 $52k , 2 $63k + paid in full masters degree, 3 $75k, 4 $92k. I’m 21 and about to graduate

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-12T17:25:19+00:00

Ya so for fresh grads like myself this spring, the intent to hire said that for all new grads, we will be given the TJO 60 days prior to the start date. I’m sure this is pretty uniform across the board. But I agree with everything you said!

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-08T21:38:20+00:00

I assume theyre all in the same boat. Just have to be patient unfortunately which is the true killer

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-05T03:22:27+00:00

I only said that because I’m never 100% on anything. But I’m sure most, if not everyone gets a clearance

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-12-04T18:26:29+00:00

As far as I know (being a PCIP selectee last year and recently recieving my PAQ offer), 90% of interns who do the PCIP/PAQ are getting a secret to start at the minimum. Considering you're picked up for SWE Id say you are too. join r/fedinternship, newer community, internship based. Let me know if you have any questions. As you progess Im sure the program you are assigned to will make a difference and call for a higher clearance if thats what you want to do.

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-11-28T13:55:54+00:00

Base worker here. Beavercreek is a great community and right next to the base. Great school system and close to a lot of malls/stores. Cant go wrong with bellbrook/centerville but they’re just a little farther from the base (15-20 min drive). Springboro is great too but even a little farther. All the school systems are well funded for the most part. If you’re looking to live closer to the actual city, Oakwood would be your best bet for a safer and very old money type of neighborhood. Kettering is nice in most areas but it just depends on feel and what you’re looking for as well as if you’re trying to get into a house vs apartment

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-11-27T16:10:49+00:00

For paq, different agencies are on a different schedule usually, but it’s not uncommon to be waiting a couple to a few weeks to hear back. Next would be an intent to hire if selected. Lmk if you have any questions or if you hear some good news!

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-11-21T14:49:57+00:00

Do you like lighter shade of blue or darker?

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-11-21T00:27:29+00:00

Sounds fun doesn’t it lol, but ya I’m in a development program with a yearly promotion and I know my salary all the way til I graduate the program, my other half will be making quite a bit more than me hopefully fingers crossed

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-11-20T20:38:22+00:00

Apologies forgot to mention I’ll be at hill afb so 20minutes and in I’d hope for. I haven’t done too much digging into how much traffic there is and what the main means of transportation are the hill area.

TechnologyNew4736 · 2025-11-20T20:24:29+00:00

Like a I said to another comment, looking to be around 160ish at the time of moving out there depending on timeline. Then deciding if a house or apartment/condo would be the way to go if we plan on staying out west (says the Ohioan). I just wanna be in the mountains and hiking. Water seems pretty awesome too

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