I recently started working at Naval Air Systems Command as a Financial Management Technician for the Comptrollers Office. I have thoroughly enjoyed working here, so I decided to continue on at Navair as an intern. By interning at Navair, I am getting the opportunity to work on the newly implemented Navy ERP system that will one day streamline all of the Navy’s business activities into one system. The site I am working at (Patuxent River, Maryland) is the first test site for this new SAP integrated business management system. This internship will allow me to explore the field of financial management and decide if this is the career that I will pursue after graduation.
OBJECTIVE NUMBER ONE
By the end of this internship, I will learn how to and will write articulate, persuasive and influential business reports, proposals, and letters.
Strategy
Throughout my tenure at Navair, I will have ample opportunities to expand my abilities to write articulate, persuasive and influential business reports, proposals, and letters. I will accomplish this by viewing coworkers’ projects and understand the correct way to write by the governments standards. This experience will help assist me in my future career endeavors.
Evaluation
Objective one will be accomplished once my work meets the standards set forth to me on a professional level. Each submission whether a budget or other financial document will be reviewed by numerous supervisors and will ultimately show whether or not I have increased my writing skills.
OBJECTIVE NUMBER TWO
I will learn to and will communicate more confidently and effectively in front of individuals and groups.
Strategy
In the world of government employees, a different type of language which contains a lot of acronyms is used most often, which could also add a barrier to communication. I plan on making sure that I learn the majority of these acronyms, especially the ones that are used most in the financial management world. I will seek feedback and suggestions for ways to get listings of all acronyms used, which will help me better understand the meanings of these common communication tools.
Evaluation
I will have co-workers evaluate my progress by testing my knowledge of day to day terminology. After this is completed I will be able to communicate confidently and effectively with my supervisors and co-workers.
OBJECTIVE NUMBER THREE
By the end of the internship, I will have a better understanding of the budget formulation and submission process, and will be able to formulate budgets using standard accounting practices.
Strategy
Attending training classes, taking online courses and hands on experience will able me to achieve a higher understanding of the budget formulation and submission process. These courses and experiences are a necessity in my future success in the United States Government.
Evaluation
I will know when objective three is complete when I am able to complete certain tasks and be able to explain the reasons behind the completions of certain day to day tasks. For example, whom the budget is sent to and what program the budget/document describes.
OBJECTIVE NUMBER FOUR
By the end of the internship, I will be able to sufficiently use SAP’s Navy ERP business management database.
Strategy
Online and in classroom training will be the bulk of my learning experience. I will also have hands on training once the online and classroom training is completed and roles are assigned.
Evaluation
Objective four will be accomplished after I am able to input data and run reports using Navy ERP without supervision. My supervisors will be able to determine if I am ready for these activities after a review of my knowledge and over the shoulder training with a program director.
OBJECTIVE NUMBER FIVE
By January 2009, I will learn and demonstrate effective job searching skills and I will post my resume on various government job finding websites.
Strategy
I plan on networking with superiors and other co-workers during the duration of my internship at Navair. I will also utilize the clearance I have already accumulated to post my resume on sites not available to the general public. I will also give out copies of my resume to superiors and certain co-workers to begin circulation of my resume
Evaluation
Upon graduation and the completion of my internship, if I receive more than one interview, objective number five will be complete.
CONCLUSION
This learning plan outlines what I would like to gain from my professional experience at Navair. It will allow me to keep these goals in mind as I progress towards graduation and as the job searching period becomes closer. I will achieve all of these goals upon completion of the internship and increase my value to a government agency.
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