Pathways Student Trainee (Program Analysis)

Department of State Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of State Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks a Pathways Student Trainee (Program Analysis) to support AF/EX/RSD Short-Term Staffing. Responsibilities include collecting requests, matching resources, and coordinating TDY logistics while liaising across DOS offices.

Involves updating SharePoint and preparing communications. The Pathways program targets students enrolled in qualifying programs; successful applicants may convert non-competitively.

Qualifications

• Student status must be maintained; must be enrolled in a qualifying educational program.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA throughout the Pathways Internship appointment.
• Pathways targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program.
• Education must be accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used if comparable to U.S. standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and track all requests from the field for short-term staffing.
• Match available resources to requests received.
• Coordinate and run update meetings on status of the program.
• Assist with preparing and finalizing TDY logistics (passports, visas, travel orders).
• Liaise with other offices to assist with program administration.
• Update external SharePoint site and assist with meeting coordination.
• Create products and documents for external and internal communication advertising RSD's services.

Skills

Coordination

Documentation

Meeting coordination

TDY logistics

SharePoint

Program administration

Communication

Education

GPA 2.0 requirement

Undergraduate certificates 30 sem hrs / 45 quarter hrs

Graduate certificates 18 sem hrs / 27 quarter hrs

Accredited education per U.S. DOE

Job description

Pathways Student Trainee (Program Analysis)

• Hiring Agency: Department of State Headquarters
• Department: Department of State
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: (M-F) 8:30am to 5:30pm Full Time or Part Time.

The Bureau of African Affairs Remote Support Division (AF/EX/RSD) This position provides support for the Regional Support Division's (RSD) Short-Term Staffing program. This announcement will be open for five business days or when 50 applications have been received, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

What We Do: General Duties: This position provides support for the Regional Support Division's (RSD) Short-Term Staffing program by performing the following duties: collect, organize, and track all requests from the field for short-term staffing; match available resources to requests received; coordinate and run update meetings on status of the program; assist with preparing and finalizing TDY logistics (including passports, visas, travel orders, etc.); liaise with other offices in AF and across State to assist with program administration; back-up AF REA Coordinator as needed.

This position also provides some additional support to RSD's other functions by updating the external Sharepoint site; assisting with meeting coordination; creating products and documents for both external and internal communication advertising RSD's services and accomplishments.

Requirements & Education

An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for the purposes of this Program.

The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or half-time basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity.

At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Conversions to the competitive service are not guaranteed. Pathways candidates must meet the DOS qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. All applicants must meet the qualifications by the closing date of this announcement.

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment; Degree does not have to be related to the position/series; however to be eligible, candidate must meet the OPM qualification standards for the position to which the Intern may be converted. Certificate Requirements: Undergraduate certificates must contain a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.

Graduate certificates must contain a minimum of 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. 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. The Department of State no longer accepts certificates that are credited with Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 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.

Student means an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93-842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met.

An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program.

Employees hired under the Pathways Programs on appointments for 90 days or more are eligible to earn annual and sick leave.

Interns hired under the Internship Experience Program (IEP) appointment for a period expected to last longer than 1 year are eligible for health and life insurance coverage as long as they are expected to be employed under this appointment for over 1 year and are expected to be in a pay status for at least one-third of the total period of time from the date of their initial appointment to the date of the completion of the Program.

The cost of premiums is split between the employee and the agency, as it is for all permanent employees. As a Department of State employee, Interns are eligible to receive a transit subsidy each month to compensate for travel to and from work via certain types of public transportation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of State Headquarters, Department of State.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41659 – $54160/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

What is the work schedule?

This is a (M-F) 8:30am to 5:30pm Full Time or Part Time. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.