Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: Current students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load at time of application and in the spring semester prior to the summer program, with an expected graduation date of October 2025 or later.

Under the Education Student Trainee (Training) series, incumbent will perform a wide variety of employee development and training functions and duties to support instructional systems design, planning and management activities, including analysis, design, development, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of learning products, related services and learning program activities.

The DCSA Student Experience is looking for interns to join our team in the following duty areas:

• Assist in the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation or similar instructional design process methodology in support of delivering, administering and managing all elements of training programs.
• Coordinate systems and processes for delivery of training including resources, program communication, rosters, coordination with other service providers, and employee support activities.
• Assist in approaches in measuring and evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of training programs and associated services as a learning experience.
• Assist in soliciting, collecting and integrating evaluative information from multiple sources and present briefs, papers, studies, etc. that support decisions, actions, and strategies.
• Assist in the administration of short and long-range plans, projects, and activities to satisfy specific program requirements, objectives, strategies, etc., including internal administrative tracking, rosters, etc.
• Utilize multiple methods, tools, data collection approaches, etc., assist or conduct activities that document training assessments and evaluations of training programs, products or services to determine overall effectiveness and value of product or service provided.
• Assist other training and development representatives in/with corollary programs or assignments as directed.
• Assist in the occasional instruction or facilitation of sponsored or other employee development programs, course, event, or activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

*SALARY INFORMATION**
Quantico, VA - $45,146 - $72,703
Slippery Rock, PA - $40,918 - $65,894
Linthicum, MD - $45,146 - $72,703
Fort Meade MD - $40,918 - $65,894

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized (Relocation expenses or housing will NOT be provided by the agency)
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• Suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load at time of application and in the spring semester prior to the summer program, with an expected graduation date of October 2025 or later.
• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Students accepted to the internship program must send an official transcript with spring 2025 semester/quarter grades to Student Programs prior to onboarding.
• Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position effective after graduation if all requirements have been met. (See Below for other factors)
• Funding availability, mission requirements, and other factors may apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the criteria specified below:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To qualify at the GG-05 pay level: You must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program with a full-time course load at time of application and in the spring semester prior to the summer program, with an expected graduation date of October 2025 or later. Note: A full-time course load is at least 12 credit hours per semester.

• To qualify for the GG-07 pay level: You must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program with a full-time course load at time of application with an expected graduation date of May 2025 or earlier. You must have conferred your undergraduate degree by May 2025 and be accepted into a graduate level educational program for the Fall 2025 semester. Proof of acceptance must be provided prior to start of position; OR you must be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program with a full-time course load at time of application and in the spring semester prior to the summer program, with an expected graduation date of October 2025 or later.

1. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
2. Students scheduled to graduate prior to winter 2025 are ineligible unless accepted and enrolled in a subsequent degree program. Documentation of subsequent degree program acceptance and enrollment will be required at time of application.

Education: All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, current enrollment in a full-time course load and to confirm GPA. See below for further instruction on transcripts.

Relocation expenses or housing benefits are NOT offered for our student positions. This position is not remote. If you are selected, you will have to report to the office throughout your internship and be living within commuting distance to the office during the summer program.

**PLEASE NOTE** - This is not a developmental opportunity - this position will be filled at the GG-05 or GG-07 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements.

Specifically, you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

Communication: Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements.

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Additionally, you will be evaluated on your ability to research, analyze, and present information.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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