Student Trainee (Program Analysis) - CES Intern

Summary This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Technician / Administrative Support. Work Category at the Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA DKABCC-ITD21.Duties Monitor DoDNet migration programs to track milestones, and compile operational data | Extract, analyze, and summarize technical and, financial data. | Assist higher - graded analyst and engineers evaluate workflow processes, SOPs, and project documentation. | Communicate program status and metrics across internal IT branches. | Study DISA operation manuals and DoD regulation to evaluate program effectiveness, and formulate process improvement.

Qualifications

Student Trainees qualify based on their educational achievements. To be eligible for the Student Internship Program, you must submit unofficial/official transcripts with the current enrollment period course load along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 - The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

• To qualify at the 05 - Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
• To qualify at the 07 - Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.
• To qualify at the 09 - Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

***Per OPM - Student Trainee Requirements for initial appointment - The required education must lead to a bachelor's degree with specialization in or directly related to the field in which the student trainees will receive training on the job. The degree of specialization in this field must satisfy on graduation the specific educational requirements in the qualification standard for the corresponding two-grade interval positions.

***Please Note (99 Trainee Series): Trainees qualify based on semester hours and are exempt from standard Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) or Basic Requirements. However, upon completing the internship program, they must meet all applicable OPM-prescribed IOR or Basic Requirements to qualify for conversion.

***You must provide your transcript showing current enrollment or acceptance for the current fall 2026 semester, or any upcoming 2027 semester - The transcript must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating***Education To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

• To qualify at the 05 - Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
• To qualify at the 07 - Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.
• To qualify at the 09 - Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . How you will be evaluated Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Competencies

• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Technical & Computer Acumen
• Oral & Written Communication
• Planning & Project Administration

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil How to apply To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

• Your Resume
• Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at USAJOBS.
• DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume? at USAJOBS.
• A complete Assessment Questionnaire
• Other required supporting documents: (SEE THE SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ENTITLED "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MAY BE NEEDED)

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• Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
• Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
• Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Other information

• PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY: Upon successful completion of their academic and trainee program, the intern may be converted to a permanent position in the excepted consistent with agency needs, academic achievement, and demonstrated potential. Conversion potential for this opportunity is a GG-0343-09/11 up to the full performance level of GG-0343-12. However, future budgetary events, hiring restrictions, conversion caps, or other events may preclude the conversion or conversion to a position with the full potential performance level. Please Note (99 Trainee Series): Trainees qualify based on semester hours and are exempt from standard Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) or Basic Requirements. However, upon completing the internship program, they must meet all applicable OPM-prescribed IOR or Basic Requirements to qualify for conversion.
• The duration of a student trainee appointment is a trial period.
• Applicants must sign a Participant Agreement; be able to furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and be able to provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term.
• Selected applicants must maintain good academic standing, remain students as long as they are employed under the student program, perform their jobs successfully, and meet any other component-specific requirements outline in their Participant Agreements.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.