Student Trainee (Human Capital Modernization Project)

Office of Management and Budget•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer, project-based opportunity to support Federal missions while gaining hands-on experience and career-ready skills. In this role, the student will support a human capital modernization project under supervision. The volunteer will review and maintain position descriptions, help assign personnel to appropriate position description numbers, and support preparations for workforce conversions and organizational changes. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues, maintaining project records, and presenting findings. This is an unpaid volunteer experience requiring a commitment of 8–20 hours per week for at least 90 days. Volunteers must be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited educational institution and be in good academic standing. Volunteers are not Federal employees, and the position provides no compensation, stipend, hiring preference, leave accrual, or other employee benefits. The volunteer will be required to report to an Executive Office of the President (EOP)-assigned office and must obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Requirements

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 at least 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 the educational institution.
Commit to volunteering 8–20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
Complete required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and academic institution.
Submit to a drug test and receive a negative result before appointment; may be subject to periodic random drug testing after appointment.
Agree to volunteer and understand that the position is unpaid, with no compensation, stipend, or hiring preference.
Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
Agree to report to an EOP-assigned office and understand volunteers are not Federal employees.
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.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Attach a copy of transcripts to the application package for enrollment verification.

Nice To Haves

Students majoring in human resources, human capital, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Review all Position Descriptions in the PD library.
Assign Office of Management and Budget (OMB) personnel to the appropriate PD numbers.
Prepare for workforce conversions and organizational changes resulting from executive orders.
Support the ongoing modernization and enhancement of the PD library.
Engage with peers and team members to obtain knowledge needed to complete projects.
Maintain accurate documentation and records for assigned projects.
Participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
Present findings for projects and assignments.
Review HR metrics, identify trends, and contribute to data-driven recommendations for workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
Prepare summaries, reports, or progress updates.