Student Trainee (Management and Program Analysis)

Student Trainee (Management and Program Analysis)

Department: Legislative Branch

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $27.39 - $33.5 Per Hour

Job Summary: The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better. This vacancy is for summer internship positions. The anticipated start dates begin in May 2026.

Major Duties:

• As a GAO intern, you will learn how to conduct federal audits and program evaluations and apply that knowledge as part of a team. You will assist GAO analysts in planning and conducting in-depth reviews of executive and legislative branch programs. You will collect appropriate data, analyze the data, develop data-based findings and conclusions, and present the information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences. Specific duties include: Planning, prioritizing, and/or balancing own work assignments, identifying feasible work management approaches that address required activities and timelines. Developing, identifying, contributing to, and/or using techniques, tools, and processes that are methodologically sound and targeted to job requirements. Collecting relevant information that is aligned with objectives/planning decisions and meets needs. Conducting analyses that yield quality information aligned with needs; identifying relevant information, patterns/inconsistencies, relationships, inter-dependencies, and potential implications. Preparing quality written work that meets relevant writing and evidence standards, and that is appropriately targeted to the audience and purpose. Communicating relevant and accurate information during formal or informal presentations, meetings, or interviews. Partnering or collaborating with others to address issues or solve problems; following up with others to ensure needs are met. Contributing to team efforts through participation in activities/meetings, soliciting and listening to others' opinions, and working collaboratively to accomplish team goals. Soliciting, listening to, and considering diverse perspectives, approaches, or viewpoints, and incorporating others' perspectives into decision-making (when appropriate).

Qualifications: All qualification requirements must be met by the start of the internship. To qualify for the GS-07 level you MUST be enrolled in a graduate or equivalent degree seeking program, AND meet one of the following criteria: You must have completed between 18 to 35 semester hours or 27 to 53 quarter hours of graduate level education: OR You must possess a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (defined below). Superior Academic Achievement: Superior academic achievement (SAA) recognizes individuals who have achieved superior academic standing. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. To qualify for the GS-09 level you MUST be enrolled in a graduate or equivalent degree seeking program, AND meet one of the following criteria: You must have completed 36 or more semester hours or 54 or more quarter hours of graduate level education, OR You must possess a master's degree or equivalent Graduate Degree. Note: You must be a current student enrolled in a graduate program seeking a degree from an accredited educational institution on a full or half-time basis. If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. - To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. - Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. - After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. - You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-05