Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and government contractors -- join our ever-growing collection of bundled, self-paced, digital courses and workshops to learn how to win and execute government contracts and grants. This program includes the bundled program of 10+ courses. You can join this program immediately by clicking the link below.
This premium course is part of the Federal Business Accelerator bundled program and while it may be purchased on an individual basis, we encourage you to instead register for the entire bundled program for the best understanding of the subject. More information about how to purchase the Federal Business Accelerator bundled program is listed at the bottom of this page.
Fact 1. True Size of Federal Government
Fact 2. USA Spending Information
Fact 3. Federal Spending Patterns
Fact 4. Age of Federal Employees
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Searching for US Government Jobs
Paths to Federal Opportunities
Exploring Federal Hiring Paths
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Paths Students and Recent Grads
Virtual Student Internship Program
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Direct Hiring Authority Path
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Federal Occupational Groups
Federal Occupational Outlook
Building Educational Qualifications
Federal Grades and Steps
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Overview of Federal Application
Exploring USA Jobs (Discussions)
USA Jobs Website Process
Exploring USA Jobs (Demo)
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Building a Federal Resume
Building a Federal Cover Letter
Federal HR Rating and Ranking
How to Qualify for Federal Jobs?
Showcasing Your Volunteer Experience
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Interviewing for the Federal Job
Negotiating with the Federal Government
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This program is directed at persons who are exploring a career with the federal government as (a) Federal Employee, (b) Federal Contractor Employee, and (c) Federal Grant Employee.
The Federal Business Accelerator (FBA) bundle is a larger flagship program of ScaleUP USA and INCLUDES the "Federal Career Accelerator" program. If you don't have a good understanding of the workings of the US federal government, then joining the Federal Business Accelerator program is recommended instead of joining this narrower program.
This is a self-paced, online, video presentation-based program. A minimum of high school level education with good mastery of English is required for an understanding of this "Federal Career Accelerator" program.
This program is available digitally, on-demand, using an internet-connected computer or laptop, and can be completed in a month if worked on over the weekend intensely. However, it is preferred that the program is used as a reference guide during the entire federal job application process. Plus, we keep on adding new content regularly to our programs!
No. The program is designed to be self-paced, on-demand, available digitally over the internet using your desktop, laptop, or tablet.
This program will typically help interested applicants understand the US federal government job application process, prepare and plan for these federal applications and help improve the chances of being selected as the "best qualified" candidates.
Nitin Pradhan has 25+ years of experience in delivering results-focused innovation, transformation, and business expansion for organizations. Nitin is currently the CEO of Launch Dream, the owner of ScaleUP USA, and the Federal Business Accelerator program. Nitin was also the Managing Partner of GOVonomy an "Innovation as a Service" for government and government contractors in the government sector. GOVonomy was acquired in 2021. Nitin is also on the advisory board of FitGov Summit, the nation's premier conference held in Washington DC.
FIRST TERM OBAMA-BIDEN ADMINISTRATION CAREER:
Nitin was a first-term Obama administration appointee and the award-winning, nationally recognized federal, SES Level CIO for the US Department of Transportation (US DOT) where he provided IT leadership, vision, strategy, policy, and oversight for US DOT’s more than $3.5 billion annual IT investment portfolio and for over 3,000 IT employees, 10,000 contractors, and over 200 major transportation systems -- the 6th largest in the federal government.
PRE-OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CAREER:
Earlier, Nitin was the IT Executive at the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the 10th largest school district in the USA. Nitin has also been the Managing Director of the prestigious Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), which is focused on technology-based economic development, and the CEO of a wireless startup, TechContinuum.
Nitin is a keynote speaker, board member, and author at major business-technology organizations and publications.
EDUCATION:
Nitin has a BS in engineering, MBA in marketing, and MS in accounting.
