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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here:

I should point out that the job is within the same agency, just a different group. The new position is for an enterprise level role that also includes inter-agency work. The person selected pretty much only works within the same group. Having said that, it does makes sense that the manager was looking for an opportunity to promote the person after all that person has been on that group for a long time.

There are some very good points mentioned that makes me think about this in a different light.

I would like to turn my original inquire around, and instead think about the next opportunity. In the past while applying for an opening I have waited to be contacted and restrained from reaching out to the hiring manager. I wonder if it would be appropriate to be more assertive and let the manager know about my strong interest and qualifications. I always send a thank you email/note after an interview but other than that are there any recommendations on what to do or not regarding reaching out?[/quote]

Many hiring managers may be afraid to engage with any applicant during the hiring process, for fear of committing a prohibited personnel practice.  That being said, if you know the hiring official, calling or stopping by in person just to let them know you are interested int he opportunity can not hurt.  You could also send them a copy of your application package directly.  (Some might be leery of creating an electronic record of communications outside the process.)

Your best option is to try to find out about upcoming opportunities BEFORE they become official vacancy announcements.  People are more generally free to talk at that point.  OT even if you do not know there is going to be a vacancy, develop relationships with the managers int he office you want to work, and even tell them you would be interested in doing that type of work some day.[/quote]

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