STUDENT TRAINEE (MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST)

These are developmental positions designed to provide interns with challenging assignments that will broaden their perspectives on issues facing the government and prepare them for future positions throughout the government. Pathways Student Intern will work with and support the office they are assigned to.

• Assist senior specialist and supervisor in conducting program functions.
• Participate in special projects assigned by the supervisor, team leader, and/or higher-level staff within the assigned office.
• Develop and coordinate a variety correspondence, program briefings, and other related actions.
• Respond to routine questions pertaining to the mission and function of the assigned office. Referring other inquires to appropriate staff members.
• Perform basic data entry and routine report generation using various database management systems.
• Read directives and instructional material pertaining to the functions of the assigned office to be aware of new, revised, or amended procedures for that office and provide basic recommendations.

Areas include, but are not limited to: Mission support, international affairs, communications, policy, project management, data analytics, etc.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full time or Part time. Must be able to work at least 16 hrs. per week during the academic year and full-time during the summer.
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for situational telework, per management's discretion
• Must be a degree or certificate seeking student who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half time basis as defined by the institution.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Must be able to work a minimum of 480 hours after start date and before completion of academic program requirements.
• Applicants must have a graduation date on or after May 01, 2028
• Must maintain enrollment at an educational institution. Must also maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• This position is in the excepted service
• This is a drug-testing designated position
• All Pathways interns are expected to report onsite at the time of hire

Starting GS grade levels are determined by education level at this time

• • For GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.
  • For GS-5: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
  • For GS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.

Documentation must be provided which adequately supports your answers to the eligibility questions. If enrolled in a dual degree program, your supporting documents must show how your credit hours apply to each degree and, if applicable, which degree(s) you have completed.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.



You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

You must be enrolled and pursuing a degree, preferably with a major in one of the following fields:

You must be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to .

If you are currently enrolled in a degree program at a foreign college or university, your degree may need to be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, in order for you to be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position. Your degree must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit must be given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit:

Applicants must submit a copy of their most recent college transcript that lists the school's name, student's name, degree program, major, GPA, college courses, course title, and number of credit hours completed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted, however should you be selected, official transcripts will be required prior to your appointment date.

If you have been accepted for enrollment in an institution but have not yet begun coursework, you must submit an acceptance letter from the institution AND your most recent academic transcript from your previous program.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.



All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As identical vacancies are identified, additional selections may be made.

You will serve a trial period for the duration of the Intern appointment.

Interns may be promoted to higher grades based on the amount of education completed and acceptable performance. However, promotions are not guaranteed.

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, the student intern may be non-competitively converted to a term (time-limited) or permanent appointment upon graduation, to a position that has a career ladder targeted up to the GS-13, provided they are a US citizen who has meet the program requirements and receive a favorable recommendation from the supervisor for retention.

Interns may be considered for conversion to a Term or Permanent appointment within 180 days of completion of degree requirements provided they:

• • Successfully completed an academic course of study with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);
  • Complete a minimum of 480 hours of work experience before completing degree requirements;
  • Meet the qualification requirements for the position to which they are converted (including any required coursework); and
  • Maintain acceptable performance.

Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Basic-level certification courses within one year. Requirements for Proficiency Level 1 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Foundational level certification requirements within one year of entering the SC position. In addition, 40 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf