Student Trainee (Operations Research)

Warfighting Acquisition University • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

The DoW College Acquisition Internship Program (DCAIP) is a paid, 10- to 12-week summer internship that provides students with real-world exposure to Department of War acquisition workforce career opportunities. The program targets full-time second and third-year students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. As a STUDENT TRAINEE (OPERATIONS RESEARCH), duties will depend on your major and the Program Office. The selected candidate(s) may be placed within one of the Program Offices based on the office's function and the student's major, skill sets and interest. Interns receive hands-on, practical experience in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program analysis, and computer applications. Student interns gain experience in career fields available within the Acquisition workforce such as: Engineering, Contracting, Logistics, Business - Financial Management, Business - Cost Estimating, Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Industrial Contract Property Management, Purchasing, Science and Technology, Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Facilities Engineering, and Program Management.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
• Must be enrolled at a qualifying educational institution full time.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of internship.
• May be required to complete a pre-employment drug testing.
• Enrolled or formally accepted for enrollment as a full-time student into an accredited college or university in a qualifying degree-seeking program, or enrolled or formally accepted for enrollment in a qualifying certificate program.
• Be enrolled full-time as a sophomore or junior in an undergraduate program at an accredited university and have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours toward a specific degree program.
• Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) at time of application and must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA throughout the entire Student Trainee Internship appointment to remain in the Program.
• If graduating from current academic program prior to May 31, 2027, must be accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution seeking an ADDITIONAL qualifying degree, diploma, certificate, etc.
• Must submit proof of acceptance along with current transcripts for consideration.
• An official or unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
• Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
• Must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Passionate about the ideals of our American republic.
• Committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Analysis
• Research
• Report writing
• Oral briefings
• Policy development
• Program analysis
• Computer applications

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level