Department of Defense

Student Trainee (Information Technology) - CES Summer Hire - NTE 30-Sep-2026

Montgomery, Alabama, Huachuca City, Arizona, Ford Island, Hawaii, Fort Meade, Maryland, Mechanicsbur Full time

Student Trainee (Information Technology) - CES Summer Hire - NTE 30-Sep-2026

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Montgomery, Alabama, Huachuca City, Arizona, Ford Island, Hawaii, Fort Meade, Maryland, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Stuttgart, Germany

Salary Range: $27708 - $75059 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Technical / Administrative Work Category at the Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. .

Major Duties:

  • The incumbent performs a variety of developmental assignments in support of the overall work of the organization classified at less than the full performance level for recruitment and training purposes.
  • The incumbent receives tailored instruction, guidance, training, and closer supervision designed to equip incumbent with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful performance in the intermediate or full performance level position.
  • As an advance-level Student Trainee in Information Technology, receives informal and on-the-job training intended to enhance individual technical competencies.
  • Assists in troubleshooting accessibility and availability problems and initiates corrective actions.

Qualifications: Student Interns qualify based on their educational achievements. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the education requirements described below. Basic Requirements: For the GG-03 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of post high school study. For the GG-04 grade level: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. For the GG-05 grade level: Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. For the GG-07 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision after completing a bachelor's degree. Transcripts are (Required) along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 - You will render an ineligible rating if the transcripts are not submitted.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below. Your Resume Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at USAJOBS. DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume? at USAJOBS. A complete Assessment Questionnaire Other required supporting documents: (SEE THE SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ENTITLED "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MAY BE NEEDED) Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-23