Pathways Student Trainee (Contracting)

Duties

• As a participant in the Pathways Internship Program, you will receive both formal and on-the-job training to develop the required knowledge and skill to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Serve as trainee in contracting working closely with team leader and supervisor in a training capacity on assigned tasks.
• Observe and assist contract specialists to develop skills in contracting.
• Perform a variety of limited technical tasks designed to familiarize the incumbent with regulatory guidelines, terminology, procedures and techniques of the government

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time student.
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of internship.
• Must be willing and able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the duration of the internship.

Qualifications

Student Interns qualify based on their educational achievements. To be eligible for the Student Internship Program, you must submit unofficial/official transcripts with the current enrollment period course load along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 - The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating. Transcripts (Are Required)

This is a year round internship and not seasonal

• To qualify at the GS-02 - Completion of high school diploma or equivalent degree.
• To qualify at the GS-03 - Completion of I full academic year of post-high school study.
• To qualify at the GS-04 - Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the .

Education

To qualify at the 02 - Completion of high school diploma or equivalent degree.

To qualify at the 03 - Completion of I full academic year of post-high school study.

To qualify at the 04 - Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.

• Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Student Trainee Internship appointment to remain in the Program;
• Applicants MUST submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with the online application ( see Required Documents for additional details ).

Undergraduate Credit Information: 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is equal to 1 academic year above high school.
For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence at the time of application. Late submissions of proof of accreditation will not be accepted. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of .

Additional information

• This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-1199-02, GS-1199-03, or GS-1199-04, with a career progression target grade of GS-1102-09 FPL GS-09. If selected for a position a job offer will be made at the minimum salary level for the offered grade level. Management has the prerogative to select at any grade level. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• The duration of a Pathways appointment under Sch D is a trial period.
• An appointment under a Pathways Internship is intended to continue through completion of education and work requirements.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any grade level.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• Moving costs WILL NOT be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives are NOT authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Applicants must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement; be able to furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and be able to provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• For more benefits information please visit: http://www.disa.mil/Careers/Federal-Benefits.