Employment

Securing the job you want in the Groton/New London area requires planning ahead, utilizing available employment resources, networking, and starting your search on the right foot. Much of your job search preparation can be undertaken before you arrive through research, preparing resumes, references, and applications, and gathering important documents to carry with you. Having a clear understanding of the skills you offer, along with the types of skills local employers are seeking, will help shorten your job search. If you are currently at another base, your local Family Employment Readiness Program can assist you in preparing resumes, cover letters, and employment applications.

Family Employment Readiness: FERP is a Department of the Navy-sponsored service that provides free employment assistance, career counseling, career interest assessments, resume and interview skills assistance, and job referrals. Family members of active-duty service members, active-duty reservists, and retired military members, as well as spouses of Department of Defense civilians on PCS orders, may use FERP for up to 90 days after.

Employment on Base: The Naval Submarine Base has several employers, including the Department of the Navy, MWR, NEX, Commissary, and various contractors. Major government contractors offer numerous positions in facilities and grounds maintenance, security, clerks, food service, building custodial services, skilled trades, and administrative roles. There are often openings in these areas, with excellent pay and competitive job openings.

Base Employment assistance and Resources is managed through the Fleet and Family Support Center: Located in Building 83 on Grayling Avenue, the FFSC offers the Family Employment Readiness Program. They provide free consultations, career planning, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation for military spouses and family members. You can reach the front desk at 860-694-3383.

• Federal & On-Base Jobs: Base and DoW civilian jobs are posted on USAJOBS.
• MWR Careers: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation frequently hire for both “appropriated” and “Non-appropriate” fund positions, using the MWR New London Careers portal.

Other government opportunities: Government contractors such as Electric Boat (General Dynamics), Sonalysts Corporation, and Balfour Beatty Communities (which manages government housing) provide employment opportunities in technical, industrial, medical, and administrative fields. Administrative and clerical positions on base are limited and highly competitive. FERP offers guidance and workshops for eligible applicants on how to apply for potential administrative, clerical, banking, and professional positions on base. The employers you apply with will primarily depend on your skills and the type of job you are seeking.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership: Both Magellan Federal and Zeiders are active partners in the Department of Defense's MSEP initiative. If you are a military spouse or veteran, this is a highly targeted way to find roles that offer job portability when your family moves.
Go to their Direct Career Portals (Government Contracting Services):

• Magellan Federal: Search under “Magellan Health-Federal Jobs” 
• Zeiders Enterprises: Search under “Zeiders Careers”

Tuition Assistance Programs

College Virtual Education Center: 833-330-6622

Select Option 4 "Education & Training", then Option 1 “Navy College Tuition Assistance & Counseling”

Call between the hours of 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/contact 

The Navy College Program: (Tuition Assistance (TA) located at Navy College Virtual Education Center 1481 D St Bldg. 3016, STE 235, floor 2 , Virginia Beach, VA bldg. 3016, offering in-person support from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Navy https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/  

Transition Assistance Program: The center features dedicated Work and Family Life Consultants who specialize in supporting spouses and transitioning service members through:

• Education & Trade Resources: Guidance on higher education, credentialing, corporate training, and mechanical or technical trades 

Contact Information & Location

• Address: Building 83, Grayling Ave, RM 102, 1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton, CT 06340.\
• Phone Number: Call 860-694-3383 to reach the main desk.
• Back-Up Number: Leave a message at 860-694-4740.
• Email Contact: Connect electronically at ffscnewlondon.fct@us.navy.mil.
• Hours of Operation: Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed weekends and holidays).

Personal Financial Management Program — Contact & Location

Fleet and Family Support Center Building 83, Grayling Avenue Naval Submarine Base New London Groton, CT 06349, Phone: 860-694-3383 (Front Desk) | 860-694-4947 (PFM Direct) DSN: 312-694-3383 Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Base Employment assistance and Resources is managed through the Fleet and Family Support Center: Located in Building 83 on Grayling Avenue, the FFSC offers the Family Employment Readiness Program. They provide free consultations, career planning, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation for military spouses and family members. You can reach the front desk at 860-694-3383.

• Federal & On-Base Jobs: Base and DoW civilian jobs are posted on USAJOBS.
• MWR Careers: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation frequently hire for both “appropriated” and “Non-appropriate” fund positions, using the MWR New London Careers portal.

Unemployment benefits are administered at the state level: In Connecticut, applications must be filed directly through the state's online portal rather than through the base. The most actionable resources and key points for employment and unemployment at the base include:

• Filing Claims: Unemployment insurance claims are processed by the Connecticut Department of Labor via their computer-based self-entry system. 
• Resource Portal: To check your eligibility, file a claim, or find specific help former service members, visit the CTDOL Unemployment Benefits page. https://portal.ct.gov/

Military Spouse Employment Partnership Both Magellan Federal and Zeiders are active partners in the Department of Defense's MSEP initiative. If you are a military spouse or veteran, this is a highly targeted way to find roles that offer job portability when your family moves.
Go to their Direct Career Portals (Government Contracting Services)

• Magellan Federal: Search under “Magellan Health-Federal Jobs” 
• Zeiders Enterprises: Search under “Zeiders Careers”

The Fleet and Family Support Center at the Naval Submarine Base New London provides comprehensive employment and transition services for military personnel and their families.

Core Employment Services Provided The center features dedicated Work and Family Life Consultants who specialize in supporting spouses and transitioning service members through the following programs:

• Transition Assistance Program: Mandatory workshops, training, and resources for service members preparing to separate or retire from active duty.
• Family Employment Readiness Program: One-on-one consultations, career assessment tools, and strategy planning tailored for military spouses.
• Job Search Skill Building: Practical training seminars covering resume writing, federal application navigation, interview prep, and local networking.
• Education & Trade Resources: Guidance on higher education, credentialing, corporate training, and mechanical or technical trades

Contact Information & Location

• Address: Building 83, Grayling Ave, RM 102, 1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton, CT 06340.
• Phone Number: Call 860-694-3383 to reach the main desk.
• Back-Up Number: Leave a message at 860-694-4740 or if the line is busy FERP:  860-694-2229.
• Email Contact: Connect electronically at ffscnewlondon.fct@us.navy.mil.
• Hours of Operation: Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed weekends and holidays).