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Student Trainee (Management and Program Analysis)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$27.39/hr - $33.50/hr

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. As a GAO intern, you will learn how to conduct federal audits and program evaluations, assisting analysts in planning and conducting in-depth reviews of executive and legislative branch programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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)

Qualification

Graduate program enrollmentResearchAnalysisTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen

Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959

You will be subject to a background investigation/ suitability determination

Student must work a minimum of 400 hours, not to exceed a total of 640 hours

You must be currently enrolled and good standing in an accredited degree program throughout the duration 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: 1. You must have completed between 18 to 35 semester hours or 27 to 53 quarter hours of graduate level education: OR 2. You must possess a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

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: 1. You must have completed 36 or more semester hours or 54 or more quarter hours of graduate level education, OR 2. You must possess a master's degree or equivalent Graduate Degree

All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Current proof of enrollment (i.e., transcript showing coursework through Winter/Spring 2026, copy of registered courses for Spring/Summer 2026 OR a letter from school registrar's office confirming enrollment status for the duration of the internship)