by EnergyEngineer » Tue May 16, 2017 1:46 pm
I have a question needing answered since I can't get anyone at SMART on the phone or to respond to email.
I have been extended an offer for my PhD with placement at the Pentagon afterward. I have gotten vague answers but nothing straightforward.
1) If I accept, do they only allow you to work 16hrs/wk? I'm not keen on giving up my job at this point.
2) If I accept, my program might change, but I wouldn't start classes until NEXT spring ('18). I assume that won't fly?
3) Assuming placement after graduation at GS11, does anyone know if they give you the location adjustments? ie. GS11 pay = ~$52k, DC locality = 27.1% increase. Total pay would be $66k. I already make this much, so this is a vital piece of the equation for my situation.
Thanks.
I have a question needing answered since I can't get anyone at SMART on the phone or to respond to email.
I have been extended an offer for my PhD with placement at the Pentagon afterward. I have gotten vague answers but nothing straightforward.
1) If I accept, do they only allow you to work 16hrs/wk? I'm not keen on giving up my job at this point.
2) If I accept, my program might change, but I wouldn't start classes until NEXT spring ('18). I assume that won't fly?
3) Assuming placement after graduation at GS11, does anyone know if they give you the location adjustments? ie. GS11 pay = ~$52k, DC locality = 27.1% increase. Total pay would be $66k. I already make this much, so this is a vital piece of the equation for my situation.
Thanks.