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Student Trainee (Program Examiner)

Office of Management and BudgetWashington, District of ColumbiaPosted 5 Oct 2026

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PATHWAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Allows students to be exposed to the work of the Government through Federal internships while pursuing their degree. This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program which is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school.

The Internship provides managers a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements. It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must provide documentation from the educational institution verifying current enrollment with at least a half time or full time course load.

This documentation may be a Current Enrollment Verification Certificate or a statement of current enrollment or acceptance letter (which verifies all of the required information). If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. Requirements: Enrolled or formally accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time (Half-Time basis is defined by the academic institution that the student is enrolled or accepted) 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; Please Note: If you are graduating from your current academic program prior to Fall 2026 you will not be eligible for this student appointment unless you are accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution seeking an ADDITIONAL qualifying degree, diploma, certificate, etc., OR an advanced degree.

You MUST submit proof of acceptance along with your current transcripts for consideration, if selected. If selected, you must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement; be able to finish course registration information at the start of each school term; and be able to provide verification of academic status (official transcripts) a the end of each academic term. The following are preferred degree categories: Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Policy or Administration (Public Finance Concentration) Economics NOTE: The degree does not have to be related to the position/series to participate in the internship.

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However, to be eligible for a conversion, candidate must meet the OPM qualification standards for the position to which the Intern MAY be converted. In addition to meeting the above requirement, applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: To qualify for the GS-07 level, candidates must also have at least: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1.

Conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analyses of program, operational or administrative information to identify trends, summarize findings and provide analytical support for a high-volume, fast paced office, 2. Performing clerical tasks such as arranging meetings and preparing correspondence to support a highly functioning office and 3. Preparing or tracking financial, economic, or other analysis to support program cost estimates OR B.

One year of graduate level education. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will satisfy the 1 year of full-time study requirement. (Note: Transcripts are required at time of application). OR C. Possess a bachelor's degree and meet Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) provision.

S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2years of the curriculum.

Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/). (Note: Transcripts are required at time of application). To qualify for the GS-09 level, candidates must also have at least: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1.

Analyzing budget and or policy data to spot trends in material being reviewed. 2. Managing projects from initiation to completion. 3. Presenting results of quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of information to provide support for an office. OR B. Two years of higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. (Note: Transcripts are required at time of application).

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