General Student Trainee (Contracts)

National Reconnaissance Office•Chantilly, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The NRO Dr. Chris Scolese Summer Internship Program offers students paid opportunities to work at the NRO and explore career paths related to their studies or career interests. Interns receive training and guidance to support NRO projects and initiatives. This temporary, full-time appointment lasts 10 weeks between June and August 2027, with a possible opportunity to return in later summers based on mission requirements, eligibility, and availability. The position is not telework eligible, and interns must be available and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia for the summer program. The General Student Trainee (Contracts) supports contract management and acquisition activities throughout the contract lifecycle, from procurement planning and solicitation through administration, modification, termination, and closeout. The position may be filled at the GG-06, GG-07, or GG-09 level depending on the applicant’s education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and obtain and maintain a Critical Sensitive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The position is subject to initial and random drug testing.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must obtain and maintain a Critical Sensitive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Must pass initial and random drug testing.
Must be available and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia for the 10-week summer program from June through August.
Applicants must submit unofficial college or university transcripts showing enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, full-time course load, and GPA.
At the GG-06 level: Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours at application, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at application and throughout the program, and maintain full-time student status.
At the GG-07 level: Applicants must have a conferred bachelor's or equivalent degree, be enrolled full time in a graduate program for Fall 2027, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at application and throughout the program, and maintain full-time student status.
At the GG-09 level: Applicants must have a graduate or equivalent degree, be enrolled full time in a graduate program for Fall 2027, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at application and throughout the program, and maintain full-time student status.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and orally, including developing and delivering briefings, project papers, status or staff reports, and correspondence.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to identify and analyze problems, reason soundly, find alternative solutions, and distinguish relevant from irrelevant information.
Attention to detail and ability to research, analyze, and present information.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Good organization and planning skills, with effective project coordination and implementation demonstrated through work or school experience.
Deductive reasoning skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Support management on contract management matters, including contract information, solicitation, negotiation, cost analysis, administration, termination, and closeout.
Plan, develop, and establish procurement plans, strategies, and approaches for acquisition projects.
Support the development of procurement objectives concerning competition and price range, and construct the contract vehicle.
Prepare statements of work, acquisition plans, source selection plans, and solicitation documents.
Perform contract administration functions after award throughout the contract life cycle.
Monitor and ensure contractor performance in accordance with contract terms.
Support negotiations and issue contract modifications driven by technological advances or upgraded operational requirements.