Student Trainee (Management and Program Analysis)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 27 - 33
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress to federal agencies and to the public and recommending improvements when appropriate on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.
This vacancy is for graduate internship positions. The anticipated start dates begin in May 2026.
As a GAO Graduate Intern (Management and Program Analysis) you will work within one of GAOs Chief Administrative Offices or Staff Office to increase your knowledge skills and abilities. The work assignments may involve any of the following tasks:
- Works on assigned structured segments of projects
- Uses analytical techniques collect research and develop data-based findings and conclusions related to projects.
- Participates in providing recommendations for alternative solutions for problems targeted by projects.
- Uses office automation software to produce and prepare various materials such as spreadsheets plans procedures memoranda letters charts databases and presentations
- Edits or drafts documents to ensure accuracy and clarity and correct formatting grammar and spelling for inter-office written products.
- Contributes to team efforts through participation in activities/meetings soliciting and listening to others opinions and working collaboratively to accomplish team goals.
Note: At the time of application you will be provided with additional descriptors of the specific offices that are seeking student trainees positions. Please review each descriptions before making your desired selection. Office preferences are not guaranteed.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31 1959. Visit .
- You will be subject to a background investigation/ suitability determination.
- Student must work a minimum of 400 hours not to exceed a total of 640 hours.
- You must be currently enrolled and good standing in an accredited degree program throughout the duration of the internship.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the start of the internship.
To qualify for the GS-7 level you must be enrolled in a graduate or equivalent degree seeking program and meet one of the following criteria:
- You must have completed between 18 to 35 semester hours or 27 to 53 quarter hours of graduate level education; OR
- You must possess a Bachelors degree with Superior Academic Achievement (defined below).
To qualify for the GS-9 level you must be enrolled in a graduate or equivalent degree seeking program and meet one of the following criteria:
- You must have completed 36 or more semester hours or 54 or more quarter hours of graduate level education; OR
- You must possess a Masters Degree or equivalent Graduate degree.
Education
All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student as well as support your educational claim. Starting on September 27 2025 federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying to a job. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: information
Form I-9 Employment Verification and the Electronic Eligibility Verification Program - GAO participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected the Form I-9 will be required at the time of in-processing. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9.
Work schedules are Full-time 40 hours per week. Appointments for student intern positions are nonpermanent and generally last from 10 to 16 weeks. Student interns may have an opportunity for a permanent or term position based on a successful intern experience (completion of a minimum of 400 hours of work not to exceed a total of 640 hours) and successful completion of degree requirements. The ability to convert to a permanent or term appointment with a minimum 400 hours of work experience is contingent upon budgetary conditions and staffing needs at the time of eligibility.
Applicants who are selected for this position will be required to provide an official transcript on the day of your orientation or within 3 business days after orientation. This transcript must show that you meet the education requirements for the GS-7 grade level and that you are currently enrolled through at least August 2026. Failure to meet the requirements or provide the transcript will result in termination of your internship.
OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
You may be required to file a financial disclosure report.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected at the time of appointment selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation please email .
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans preference visit: U.S. Government Accountability Offices policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race religion color sex (including pregnancy) national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation or gender identity.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Intern
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