STUDENT TRAINEE (ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE SUPPORT)

Warfighting Acquisition University

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Warfighting Acquisition University is offering a paid 10- to 12-week summer internship for STUDENT TRAINEE (ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE SUPPORT). Program offices assign duties based on your major, with hands-on opportunities in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, and program analysis.

Applicants must submit transcripts and have education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Dept. of Education.

Qualifications

  • Official or unofficial transcript must be submitted at application time.
  • Accreditation: degrees from an accredited college/university recognized by the Dept. of Education are acceptable.
  • Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency by a recognized evaluating organization.

Responsibilities

  • Duties depend on your major and the Program Office.
  • Selected candidates may be placed within one of the Program Offices.
  • Interns gain hands-on experience in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program analysis, and computer applications.

Skills

Analysis
Research
Report writing
Oral briefings
Policy development
Program analysis
Computer applications

Education

Transcript submission
Accredited college/university

Job description

STUDENT TRAINEE (ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE SUPPORT)

The DoW College Acquisition Internship Program (DCAIP) is a paid, 10- to 12- week summer internship that provides students with real-world exposure to Department of War acquisition workforce career opportunities. The program targets full-time second and third year students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.

Key Responsibilities

As a STUDENT TRAINEE (ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE SUPPORT), duties will depend on your major and the Program Office. The selected candidate(s) may be placed within one of the Program Offices based on the office's function and the student's major, skill sets and interest. Interns receive hands-on, practical experience in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program analysis, and computer applications.

Student interns gain experience in career fields available within the Acquisition workforce such as: Engineering, Contracting, Logistics, Business - Financial Management, Business - Cost Estimating, Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Industrial Contract Property Management, Purchasing, Science and Technology, Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Facilities Engineering, and Program Management.

Requirements & Education

Due to the education requirement of this position, an official or unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated as ineligible. Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience.

For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp and U.S. Department of Education website at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.

Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.

If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Warfighting Acquisition University, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $36409 – $55781/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.

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