ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TOURS WITH INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ENLISTED

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SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TOURS WITH
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AMPN/SECNAVINST 1320.1A, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TOURS WITH
INDUSTRY PROGRAM.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027
Secretary of the Navy Tours with Industry (SNTWI) program for
Enlisted Sailors, per reference (a). This program is a unique and
non-traditional opportunity for exceptional Sailors to work with
partnering corporations. SNTWI fellows are immersed in industry to
learn and observe corporate processes and best practices. Fellows
will be matched with a company based on the fellow's background,
experience, and learning objectives. The company will then place
the fellow in a position that will best meet the fellow's goals and
objectives within their organization. Knowledge gained as a SNTWI
fellow will assist in bringing innovative ideas and proven practices
back to the Navy. In the past, fellows have been assigned to Amazon,
Anduril, Apple, Deloitte, FedEx, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin,
Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and SMIT Salvage.
a. Eligibility:
(1) All active duty E6-E9 Sailors.
(2) Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR)
Sailors are eligible for the SNTWI program.
(3) Sailors must have a minimum of 5 years of service as
of 01 September 2026.
(4) SNTWI participants must have distinguished themselves
by their performance in their fields and have high
potential for future leadership positions.
Applicants must be within physical readiness standards.
(5) Sailors in receipt of orders, or within three years
of their projected separation date, are not eligible.
b. Program information: Up to ten (10) Enlisted Sailors may
be selected for the AY26-27 program. Fellowships will begin in
August 2026 following a one-week orientation course at the Pentagon.
SNTWI tours are normally 11-12 months in length.
c. Reutilization/Service obligation: SNTWI Fellows incur a
service obligation that is three times (3x) the number of months of
the fellowship. Service obligation begins upon completion of or
withdrawal from the program. Individuals who would be unable to
complete the service obligation are ineligible to apply. SNTWI
fellows will be assigned to a follow-on billet focused on innovation
and transformation as soon as possible.
2. Timeline. All AY26-27 applications are due to OPNAV N712 no
later than 24 November 2025.
a. A selection panel will convene at the Pentagon in
December 2025.
b. Results will be announced by January 2026. Sailors
selected for the program can expect to be matched with a corporation
by February 2026.
3. Application process. Send requests for application templates
and any questions to the OPNAV N712 POC listed in this NAVADMIN.
a. Applications require a Secretary of the Navy Tours With
Industry Program Application (NAVPERS 1330/4), a curriculum vitae,
biography, and endorsement letters from both your commanding officer
and detailer.
b. Applicants should submit applications for all programs via
encrypted email or DoD SAFE to the OPNAV N712 POC listed in this
NAVADMIN. Prior to submission, ensure electronic copies are clear,
legible, and properly endorsed. A single PDF containing all
documents is preferred, with the following naming convention:
Lastname_Firstname_Application.
4. Points of Contact. Contact the POCs listed below for program
specific questions:
a. OPNAV: Ms. Jennifer Rigdon Teter, N712 Acting Branch Head,
703-692-1934, jennifer.c.rigdonteter.civ@us.navy.mil;
LT James Tully, N712 Action Officer, 571-256-4784,
james.p.tully8.mil@us.navy.mil; Ms. Hannah Olivieri,
N712 Contract Support, 703-693-0450,
hannah.g.olivieri.ctr@us.navy.mil.
b. For community specific eligibility questions, please contact
your detailer.
5. Released by VADM Yvette M. Davids, Deputy Chief of Naval
Operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy, and Warfighting
Development, (OPNAV N3N5N7).//
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