- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Actuarial Science)
- Agency
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CMS-IN-25-12558282 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 3, 2024 to Wednesday, October 16, 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.
Pathways Interns:
Are you a current student that has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility and qualifications, you must submit the following at the time of application: Proof of current student status by submitting an unofficial transcript from the educational institution you are attending attesting to your possession of the required education. Your unofficial transcript must reflect: (1) current overall grade point average (GPA); (2) enrollment status; (3) major; AND (4) the number of credits for each course.
NOTE: If you are currently enrolled as a student and have previously completed Degrees (e.g., enrolled in a Master's program and have completed a Bachelors degree), you must submit an unofficial transcript in addition to proof of your current student status at the time of application that reflects: (1) overall grade point average (GPA); (2) Degree Type (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, etc.) and Degree Major (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, etc.); AND (3) the date your Degree was conferred.
NOTE: If you are a veteran, in addition to your transcripts, you must also submit at the time of application a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service), or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
NOTE: You must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
Are you a current student that has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility and qualifications, you must submit the following at the time of application: Proof of current student status by submitting an unofficial transcript from the educational institution you are attending attesting to your possession of the required education. Your unofficial transcript must reflect: (1) current overall grade point average (GPA); (2) enrollment status; (3) major; AND (4) the number of credits for each course.
NOTE: If you are currently enrolled as a student and have previously completed Degrees (e.g., enrolled in a Master's program and have completed a Bachelors degree), you must submit an unofficial transcript in addition to proof of your current student status at the time of application that reflects: (1) overall grade point average (GPA); (2) Degree Type (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, etc.) and Degree Major (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, etc.); AND (3) the date your Degree was conferred.
NOTE: If you are a veteran, in addition to your transcripts, you must also submit at the time of application a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service), or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
NOTE: You must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
Preferences
1.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System?
2.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form (SF) 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
3.
Select the response or responses that best describe how you heard about this position INITIALLY or the VERY FIRST TIME YOU ENCOUNTERED CMS? This question is only designed to assist with recruitment planning efforts.
4.
Please provide the specifics about how you heard about this vacancy announcement. For example - where exactly did you hear of this position; which job fair did you interact with CMS; if it was word of mouth, who did you hear it from, etc? Enter N/A if "Not Applicable".
5.
Please enter the type of degree(s)/certificate(s) you have received or will receive and the applicable graduation date(s).
(limit 500 characters)
6.
Do you possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on an unweighted 4.0 scale? NOTE: You must provide documentation at the time of application to support your answer. Please see required documents listed in the vacancy announcement.
7.
This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the duty station listed on this announcement. This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy. This position is not 100% remote and will not be converted to 100% remote. Do you understand this position has a reporting requirement?
8.
Select one statement from the below that best describes your education (degree or major) in order to be eligible for a Student Trainee (Actuarial Sciences) GS 1599-04.
Conditions of Employment
1.
In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 12964 and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program governed by EO 12564, Federal employees MUST refrain from the use of ALL illegal drugs both on and off duty.
Marijuana use in any form (including medicinal), could deem a person unsuitable for Federal employment. State laws do not supersede Federal law.
Therefore, Federal employees MUST refrain from use of ALL illegal drugs (to include marijuana) on and off duty, even when residing in a state where marijuana use has been legalized for medicinal or recreational purposes.
Do you agree to refrain from all illegal drug use (to include but not limited to medicinal and recreational marijuana) if you are selected for Federal employment?
Marijuana use in any form (including medicinal), could deem a person unsuitable for Federal employment. State laws do not supersede Federal law.
Therefore, Federal employees MUST refrain from use of ALL illegal drugs (to include marijuana) on and off duty, even when residing in a state where marijuana use has been legalized for medicinal or recreational purposes.
Do you agree to refrain from all illegal drug use (to include but not limited to medicinal and recreational marijuana) if you are selected for Federal employment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying for the position of a Student Trainee (Actuarial Sciences), GS-1599-04, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select one statement from below that best describes your education in order to be eligible for a Student Trainee (Actuarial Sciences), GS-1599-04.
2.
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, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.