Question

You are a government Program Manager who is responsible for the Sure Shot Air to Air Missile Program. The Acme Corporation, Aviation Weapons Division, is developing a preliminary technical feasibility study for the Sure Shot under a $5 million government contract. You are nearing retirement and you have provided your resume to a Professional Job Search Company (a so-called "headhunter"). The Headhunter calls you up and advises that he has arranged an interview with the Sea Systems Division of the Acme Company. The interview, however, did not result in a job offer. You should:

a) Report the Headhunter to the authorities.
b) Continue pursuing opportunities at Acme Company.
c) Refrain from any further dealings with Acme Company.
d) Seek clarification from the Sea Systems Division.

Answer 1

Seek clarification from the Sea Systems Division to ensure there are no conflicts of interest or ethical concerns regarding the job search with a company that is closely related to your current role.

Step-by-step explanation:

You are a government Program Manager responsible for the Sure Shot Air to Air Missile Program, working with the Acme Corporation on a technical feasibility study. As you are nearing retirement, you sought employment opportunities and were contacted by a headhunter who arranged an interview with Acme's Sea Systems Division, but no job offer was made. In this situation, option d) Seek clarification from the Sea Systems Division is likely the most prudent course of action. It's important to ensure there are no conflicts of interest or ethical concerns, especially since the Air to Air Missile Program is in close relation with the Aviation Weapons Division of the same company. Seeking clarification will help you understand if any potential ethical lines might be crossed and ensure that your actions are in compliance with government regulations and company policies.