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The Department of Defense (DoD) safeguards national security, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) plays a pivotal role in efficiently managing financial operations, providing high-quality pay, and supporting America's defenders within the DoD.
Summary:
The position serves as a Student Trainee (Information Technology) in the DMA Pathways intern program and is concurrently enrolled at an accredited college/university to complete the academic curriculum required for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or a closely related field. The intern program allows a student to receive work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals.
Duties:
The incumbent will serve in a Student Trainee (Information Technology) developmental capacity and receive on-the-job training in principles, concepts, and work processes to specialize in Information Technology Management fields of study.
Through this internship, the student will develop expertise in Information Technology Management, including principles, procedures, and project management within the agency's context, fostering a deep understanding of organizational objectives and policies in real-world Information Technology applications.
The hourly pay for this role at the company ranges from $17.22 - $22.39 per hour.
If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:
Upon completion of your academic and internship programs, you may transition to term or permanent positions within the competitive service, contingent upon agency requirements, academic performance, and demonstrated potential. However, factors like budget constraints or hiring restrictions could affect conversion opportunities, and successful candidates may undergo formal development programs upon conversion.
The work-life balance for interns at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) may vary, but it generally involves exposure to important financial and accounting work with a commitment to maintaining a reasonable work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
The work culture at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) emphasizes precision, accountability, and collaboration, fostering an environment where employees are dedicated to supporting the financial needs of the Department of Defense with a commitment to excellence.
Below are the requirements for this position.
Qualifications:
GS-3 Level Qualifications: Successful completion of one academic year of post-high school education. (One academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university).
Management prefers students currently enrolled in the following degree programs, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related fields, OR a degree program that at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields, IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
Education:
Graduate Education:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Conditions of Employment:
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