GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT)

Apply to participate in NRO's Dr. Chris Scolese Summer Internship Program today! We're actively seeking motivated highly qualified candidates in the Technical Career Field. The NRO Summer Internship Program provides students pursuing education with paid opportunities to work at the NRO and explore career paths related to their academic field of study or career interest. Interns will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support NRO projects and initiatives.

Major duties

This is a temporary position - JUNE 2027 NTE AUGUST 2027. As a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (TECHNICAL) you will be responsible for the following duties: Provides technical expertise in support of acquisition, operations, mission support, launch, and other NRO missions. Offers knowledge and experience in a broad range of technical domains and specialties including research, design, development, integration and testing, program management, launch, operations, maintenance, and disposal of cutting-edge overhead intelligence systems for national security. NRO Interns will receive training and guidance in the following: Prepares and evaluates plans and designs for engineering projects; researches trends and patterns; conducts technical analysis; evaluates the value and applicability of new technology; and provides engineering expertise and advice on program planning over a broad range of engineering, architecture or scientific programs. Supports the management of issues and risks to balance cost, schedule and technical performance. Supports the development of new methods and criteria, procedures and/or instructions for engineering, architecture or scientific problems; proposes new policies and practices. Provides recommendations on engineering, architecture or scientific problems, programs, and functions to a broad customer base. Supports the planning, development, and implementation of crucial projects and segments of NRO programs. Supports the development and modification of analytic models and methods to meet the requirements of cost, performance, and effectiveness studies and variance analyses. Gathers historical cost, performance and effectiveness data and establishes relationships between system characteristics and design criteria. Conducts extensive systemic exploration of problems by an operations research approach; conducts analysis of alternatives, presents trend analysis data ascertaining potential problem areas. Synthesizes science and technology capabilities to create new concepts and prototypes with guidance. Develops draft test and evaluation plans with supervisory assistance; participates in the test and evaluation campaigns.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include: Strong oral and written communication skills. Good organization and planning skills and be able to demonstrate effective project coordination and implementation based on past work or school experiences. Possess deductive reasoning skills and be able to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving. To qualify at the GG-06 level, you must meet the criteria specified below: Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at the time of application. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the duration of the program. Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college). To qualify at the GG-07 level, you must meet the criteria specified below: Completion of a conferred bachelor's or equivalent degree. and Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027; and Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program. Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college). To qualify at the GG-09 level, you must meet the criteria specified below: Completion of a Graduate degree or equivalent degree; and Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027; and Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program. Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college). Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment for the period of 10 weeks between June and August. With a successful evaluation at the end of the summer, there may be an opportunity to return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and the student's availability. All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, current enrollment in a full-time course load and to confirm GPA requirements. See below for further instructions on transcripts. PLEASE NOTE - This is not a developmental career ladder opportunity - this position will be filled at the GG-06, GG-07 or GG-09 level depending on applicant educational level. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Communication: Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Ability to research, analyze and present information. Locations for Technical Career Path: Chantilly, Virginia Aurora, Colorado Fort Belvoir, Virginia White Sands, New Mexico Federal pay is a combination of base and locality pay which is based on the geographic location of where you work. These positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under Title 10 USC 1601.

Education

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement (3.0). Official Transcripts and other required Official supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students prior to their start date (Fall 2027). Undergraduates must have a completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at the time of application. 1st year Graduate Students must submit their transcript from their previous undergraduate program to show they meet the GPA requirement. Transfer Students must submit their transcript from their previous institution if their GPA is not included on the unofficial transcript from their current institution. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Failure to provide transcripts and additional documentation to support your eligibility will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/