Management Support Intern
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
This position is part of DFASs Pathways Program for current students/individuals accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution full or half-time basis. This is a PAID summer internship running May - August. Applicants who indicate they meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email from to complete online assessments. Check your Spam/Junk folders. See below for more information!
- As a Management Support Student Trainee you will do or all of the following:
- Performs a full range of administrative and management support assignments involving related processes or methods in varying sequence to provide support to the Defense Finance and Accounting Services
- Applies knowledge of data collection techniques and evaluation tools sufficient to produce reports for specialists
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
- Assist in the preparation of recurring and special reports.
- Assignments are data focused and data driven.
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after)
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time student.
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of internship.
- New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
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 into) 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;
- Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Student Trainee Internship appointment to remain in the Program;
- Applicants MUST submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with the online application (see Required Documents for additional details).
- Please Note: If you are graduating from your current academic program prior to September 2027 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 must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement; provide course registration information at the start of each school term; and provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term.
- Human Resources
- Data Analytics/Analysis
- Information Systems Management
- Mathematics
- Industrial Psychology
- Organizational Behavior/Management
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Business Administration
- Management
In addition to meeting the above requirement applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
A. Two years of successfully completed education (by the end of the Spring 2027 term) above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the general experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
NOTE: If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a transcript your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified.
OR
B. One year of generalized experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required. General experience is defined as: progressively responsible clerical office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Undergraduate Credit Information: 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is equal to 1 academic year above high school.
For Study at a Business or Technical School: 36 weeks of study (20 classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.
You MUST provide proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information about acceptable documentation: Transcripts and Certifications.
Education MUST be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence at the time of application. Late submissions of proof of accreditation will not be accepted. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule may vary by geographic locality. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- This internship opportunity will not start until May 2027 or later.
- This announcement will be used to fill Management Support Intern positions.
- Individuals selected from this vacancy announcement will work a full-time work schedule for at least eight weeks between the months of May through August.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- A trial period may be required.
- This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.
- Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
- If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
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.
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
