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Student Trainee (Human Capital Modernization Project)

Executive Office of the President
Office of Management and Budget
Management and Operations Division (MOD)

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

With this opportunity, you will be supporting a modernization-based project.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/03/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026
This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$0 - $0 without compensation
Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Promotion potential
None
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Part-time - varies from 8 - 20 hours per week
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Internships
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
EOP-OMB-12953616-26-NR-IN
Control number
876242300

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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Clarification from the agency

Students who are enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

Duties

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In the Student Trainee (Human Capital Modernization Project), your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

  • Conducts reviews of all Position Descriptions within the PD library.
  • Assigns all Office of Management and Budget (OMB) personnel to the appropriate PD numbers.
  • Prepares for workforce conversions and organizational changes resulting from executive orders.
  • Supports the ongoing modernization and enhancement of the PD library.
  • Engages with peers and team members to obtain knowledge needed to complete projects.
  • Maintains accurate documentation and records for all assigned projects.
  • Participates in team meetings and collaborating with colleagues.
  • Presents findings for projects and assignments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.
  • Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
  • Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
  • Commit to volunteering 8 – 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
  • Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution.
  • You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
  • Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
  • You must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
  • You will be required to report to an EOP assigned office.

Qualifications

Applicants will be assessed individually based on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the project.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to:

  • Quickly learn new processes, systems, and responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Manage multiple priorities, track milestones and complete work within established timeframes.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to gather input, incorporate feedback, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Review HR metrics, identify trends, and contribute to data-driven recommendations for workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
  • Prepare summaries, reports or progress updates.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Preferred qualifications not required: Students majoring in human resources, human capital, business administration, organizational leadership or related field.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

When the Executive Office of the President completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. Please opt -in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

Office of Management and Budget

Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House Office, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representatives, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Cyber Director, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, President's Intelligence Advisory Board, United States DOGE Service, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA
Email
EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV
Address
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
US

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