These positions are part of the Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD). As a student trainee in AQD's internship program, ASPIRE, you will receive experimental immersion and hands-on training in key foundational acquisition concepts from dedicated, acquisition professionals. Please refer to the Duties and Additional Information section for more information on the ASPIRE internship program.

Duties

Gain experience in the different stages of the acquisition-life cycle via experimental immersion training and hands-on practicum. Acquire training and knowledge in key business acumen areas related to the acquisition career field, such as customer service and project management. Learn about the various regulations, policies, and statutes that govern the different phases in the acquisition-life cycle. Gain exposure to acquisition, business, and financial systems that support. Perform other duties as assigned. ASPIRE Program Information: The Interior Business Center is looking for current college students interested in learning about federal government acquisitions to participate in a paid, hands-on, immersive student intern program called ASPIRE. As an ASPIRE intern, you will join a cohort of other interns, gaining exposure to a community of acquisition professionals, who share a passion for serving the federal government and teaching others key acquisition concepts. The ASPIRE program will provide interns a solid foundation to serve as future acquisition professionals. The ASPIRE program is comprised of three phases: Cornerstone, Keystone, and Capstone. The requirements and specifics for each phase are as follows: 1. Cornerstone a. Upon completion of the academic year, interns will report to the Winter Park, FL vicinity. b. Interns will work full-time, on site on a set schedule. c. Paid housing available during this phase. 2. Keystone a. After completing the Cornerstone phase, interns will return to school. During this phase, interns have the option to work a flexible, part-time work (up to 20 hours per week) while in school in a remote capacity. 3. Capstone a. Upon completion of the academic year, interns return again to Winter Park, FL vicinity to finish the final phase of the ASPIRE program. b. Interns will work full-time, on site on a set schedule. c. Paid housing available during this phase. Upon completion of the Capstone phase, interns may be converted to a full-time, permanent position to work from the Winter Park, FL vicinity. NOTE: Upon completion of the Capstone phase, paid housing will no longer be available.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. GS-04: To qualify, you must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study OR an associate degree (1 full academic year is equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours). Only education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for the Pathways Career Internship Program, the following qualifications must be met: Be a U.S. citizen; Be at least 16 years of age; Be a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree or certificate seeking student taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. The Certificate Program requirement includes post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. Possess and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or equivalent on a 4.0 scale. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. Student must meet eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the Pathways Internship Program. *If you are currently enrolled, but in your last semester/quarter of completing your degree/certificate requirements and expect to graduate Spring of 2024, you must show proof of continued education such as an acceptance letter or you will be disqualified. Program Completion and Conversion Requirement: At the successful conclusion of the Pathways Program, interns may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment. Conversion is not guaranteed. To be considered for conversion the following requirements must be met: -Must be a U.S. citizen -Completed 640 hours of work experience acquired through the internship program -Successful completion of degree or certificate requirements from a qualifying institution -Meet qualification requirements for the position to which you will be converted - Contracting Series, 1102, Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov) -Performed successfully in position and documented through performance evaluations Depending on the intern's eligibility, if converted to a permanent appointment the anticipated targeted position will be either as a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-05 (FPL 13) or a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-07 (FPL 13). The target position and FPL may change based on the need of the organization at the time of conversion. Interns must meet the qualification standards for the series of the position being converted to.

Education

Contacts

• Address IBC AQD Acquisition Mgmt Division III 318 Elden St. Suite 2000A Herndon, VA 20170 US
• Name: Neha Dasgupta
• Phone: 303-980-3830
• Email: [email protected]