- Position Title
- GAO Analyst Undergraduate Intern (Student Trainee)
- Agency
- Government Accountability Office
- Announcement Number
- PDP-24-DE-12201020 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 11, 2023 to Friday, January 5, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree?
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service that includes character of service.
PLEASE NOTE: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service that includes character of service.
PLEASE NOTE: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Mission Team GAO Analyst Intern GS-4 position with the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking a Bachelor's degree?
2.
At the GS-4 grade level, this position requires applicants to be enrolled in a Bachelor degree seeking program, AND meet one of the following criteria:
Completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter credits of Bachelor's level education; OR
Possession of an Associate's degree.
Do you meet the basic qualification requirement of this position?
Completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter credits of Bachelor's level education; OR
Possession of an Associate's degree.
Do you meet the basic qualification requirement of this position?
3.
In the space below, enter the full name of the educational institution at which you are currently enrolled.
(limit 100 characters)
(limit 100 characters)
4.
In the space below, enter the full name for the type of degree you are pursuing during this internship. (e.g., Associates of Business Administration degree, Bachelor of Science degree, Doctor of Philosophy). Do not use acronyms.
5.
In the space below, enter the topic of study/major/concentration for degree you are pursuing.
6.
In the space below, enter the month and year that you expect to earn the degree you are pursuing during this internship.
7.
Will you be able to complete 400 hours as a GAO intern before you graduate from your program?
8.
Does your degree program require you to complete an internship in a particular policy field? If yes, please provide the name of the policy field. If no, indicate N/A in the space below.
The following questions require you to write brief essays regarding your education and/or experience. Please be sure to address the three knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA): analytical, research and writing in the narrative boxes provided. You may rely upon experience gained from school, volunteer work, military service, paid employment and/or professional/community/social organizations when answering the questions. You MUST provide detailed and descriptive narrative responses that explain how you have gained the experience that demonstrates that you meet each KSA. Any application that says "Please see resume" or the equivalent or "N/A" will not be accepted. One word responses such as "advance," "basic," or "well," will not meet the requirement for the narrative responses. The information you provide in your essays must be supported by your resume. Failure to provide a narrative may result in a disqualification rating.
9.
In 1000 characters (including spaces) or less, describe in the space provided the experience you have gained that demonstrates your knowledge of and experience with analytical concepts, principles, and practices (methods) that provides the ability to analyze and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to make logical inferences and/or draw logical conclusions.
(limit 1,000 characters)
(limit 1,000 characters)
10.
In 1000 characters (including spaces) or less, describe in the space provided the experience you have gained that demonstrates your ability to prepare written documents that effectively communicate information, some of which are complex, that are complete, organized, and grammatically correct.
(limit 1,000 characters)
(limit 1,000 characters)
11.
In 1000 characters (including spaces) or less, describe in the space provided the experience you have gained that demonstrates your ability to learn new and complex material quickly in order to understand the issues and obtain relevant and sufficient information about the research problem/issue.
(limit 1,000 characters)
(limit 1,000 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated.