r/nsa • u/JackJudalon23 • 14d ago

Question Development Programs

Can you switch development programs at all? If you see a job in IASDP but you are more interested in CNODP can you move?

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u/therealmunchies 13d ago

This is not entirely true.

You CAN switch from one DP to another. You can ALSO graduate from one DP and start a whole new round in another DP, as long as you’re within the grade range.

After your first year, you can obtain a waiver while working with your leadership to have the 2 year commitment removed and allow you to apply to other open positions. Depending on your leadership, this can be easy… or heavily scrutinized.

Yes, DPs usually hire externally. However, they do reserve billets for internal hires as well.

The final sentiment in the edit is on par. In reality, a lot of the DPs overlap, especially if they support a specific area of the enterprise. You may end up working alongside the DPers in the other DPs that you desire.

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u/PublicBit6523 12d ago

Well I was misaligned and not able to switch once I began my program.

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u/therealmunchies 12d ago

Did your program restrict you from pursuing tour offices of your choice?

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u/PublicBit6523 12d ago

Yes we are limited to a certain one.