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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.
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.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.
Responsibilities:
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.
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:
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.
Full Time
$92k-121k (estimate)
01/18/2024
05/08/2024