Student Trainee (Interdisciplinary)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 19
Posted on:
17 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 Summer internship positions in GAOs Innovation Lab. The anticipated start dates begin in May 2026.
GAOs Innovation Lab uses data science and technology to enhance GAOs oversight capabilities and internal operations. The Innovation Lab is a part of GAOs Science Technology Assessment and Analytics (STAA) mission team. The Lab offers GAO a way to navigate through complex ambiguous and unprecedented challenges. It is deliberately de-coupled from GAOs on-going audit work in order to create an experimentation and exploration-focused atmosphere.
As a GAO intern you will assist Innovation Lab teams in developing tools related to oversight of federal programs or enhancement of GAO internal operations; in planning and scoping the development of these tools; in collecting and analyzing appropriate data; and in presenting information (including developmental prototypes) both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Specific duties include:
- Completes well-defined assignments spanning functional areas designed to provide a broad experience in mathematics data science computer science or statistics. Coordinates with higher-level professional staff and receives on-the- job instruction/training.
- Participates in well-defined portions of the lifecycle of a data science prototype or analysis.
- Present information and prototypes in meetings with GAO and agency officials as part of the team working on the project.
- Learn and use appropriate tools for assignments. Potential tools could include R python or cloud-based commercial services SQL SAS or STATA.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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-4 level you MUST be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program majoring in Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Data Science or a degree related to this position AND meet one of the following criteria:
- You must have completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter credits of Bachelors level education; OR
- You must possess an Associates 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
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-4 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.
The 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.
OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
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 The 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.
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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