- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Methodologist)
- Agency
- Government Accountability Office
- Announcement Number
- ARM-25-DE-12673475 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 24, 2025 to Friday, February 14, 2025
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. You may only select up to 1 location(s).
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Student Trainee (Methodologist) Internship GS-9 position with the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you seeking a postgraduate degree (masters or equivalent) in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position (examples: research methodology, statistics, or quantitative methodology)?
2.
In the space below, enter the full name of the educational institution at which you are currently enrolled.
3.
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.
4.
In the space below, enter the topic of study/major/concentration for degree you are pursuing.
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In the space below, enter the month and year that you expect to earn the degree you are pursuing during this internship.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Will you be able to complete 400 hours as a GAO intern before you graduate from your program?
7.
Select the statements that best describe your experience with applying social science research concepts, practices, and techniques.
8.
Select the statement that best describe your experience with research methodologies.
9.
Select the statement that best describe your experience with qualitative analysis (e.g., focus groups, content analysis, case studies, and developing interview questions) to conduct social science research.
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Select the statement that best describe your experience with implementing quantitative analysis of primary/secondary data (e.g., descriptive analysis or statistical modeling).
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Select the statement that best describe your experience with data collection instruments (e.g., survey or structured interview questionnaire, file review form, or other primary data collection tools/methods).
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Select the statement that best describes your level of experience with communicating (either in writing or orally) about research design, methodology, or study results to non-technical audiences.
13.
Select the statement that best describe your experience with balancing competing demands on multiple tasks or assignments during the same time period.
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Select the statement that best describe your experience to collaborate and work effectively in a group setting.
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In the space below, describe the experience you have gained through school, volunteer work, military service, paid employment and professional/community/social organizations that demonstrates your designing and implementing applied research projects, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, to conduct social science research.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.