Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: Students, as described in the "Qualification" and "Education Requirement" section of this announcement.

This is a temporary position NTE 1 year from appointment.

As a ADMIN & OFFICE SUPPORT STUDENT TRAINEE (ADMIN & ANALYSIS) you will be responsible for the following duties:

Under the Administration and Office Support Student Trainee series, incumbent will perform a wide variety of administrative, analytical, logistical, mission support activities, personnel management, and process control protocols. The position carries out automation and integration activities in support of the DCSA mission and supporting programs.

The DCSA Student Experience is looking for an Administration and Office Support Student Trainee to join our team to perform the following duties:

• With oversight and guidance, assist in the creation and development of accurate and thorough briefings, presentations, placemats, dashboards, maps and other articles.
• Conduct basic research and analysis as well as assist in identifying areas requiring improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identifies roadblocks and obstacles to implementation and effectively communicates those items needing higher review through proper channels.
• Support Program Management activities requiring the development of plans, goals, objectives, for long- and short-range implementation.
• Support the development of policies, procedures and technical aspects supporting efficient program operation.
• Assist in coordinating, controlling, providing, or obtaining a wide range of administrative functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Incumbent must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load at the time of application, for the semester prior to the Summer Cohort, and following participation in the Summer Cohort.
• Selected students must maintain full-time enrollment through October 2027.
• Incumbent must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• The DSE Summer '26 Cohort runs from June through August with a start date of 1 or 15 June. The end of cohort is officially 21 August. Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 weeks in the cohort.
• Students selected for the internship program must send an official transcript with spring 2026 semester/quarter grades and proof of full-time student status to Student Programs prior to their onboarding date.
• This is not a developmental career ladder opportunity - this position will be filled at the GG-05 or GG-07 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GG-05 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:

• Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study by May 2026 (spring quarter/semester);
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2027.

To qualify at the GG-07 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:

• Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor's or equivalent degree (expected graduation date of May 2026 or earlier); and
• Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2026; and
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2027.

Students who successfully complete the Summer 2026 Cohort may be considered for participation with the Summer 2027 Cohort, pending educational qualification status. Students graduating prior to October 2027 from their current college/university must intend to continue their education and be enrolled as full-time students through October 2027. Proof of this enrollment and full-time status will be required prior to returning for the Summer 2027 Cohort.

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 requirements. See below for further instructions on transcripts.

**PLEASE NOTE** - This is not a developmental career ladder 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:

1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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 judgments

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

6. Ability to research, analyze and present information.

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

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 based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the HR/SME Resume Panel review.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

Application Questionnaire: Applicants must complete a screen out questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting the basic education requirement and minimum qualifications for the position may move on to the HR/SME Resume Panel review.

HR/SME Panel Review: An HR/SME Panel will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the competencies stated below. Applicants that are found qualified will move on to the next phase of the hiring process.

Competencies: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, and ability to research, analyze and present information.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED:

1. Your resume:

• All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration.
• If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Narrative responses in the assessment questionnaire do not replace content in your resume or vise a versa. Experience must be described in both places for qualification determinations.
• Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc., Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., Month/Year to present. Hours per Week).
• If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.
• For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Transcripts

• This position has a degree or education requirement, so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript. We accept unofficial transcripts, but they must contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded (if applicable), classes, GPA and credits earned. Unofficial transcripts may be obtained by your registrar's office and uploaded as a PDF document.

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