Student Trainee (Actuarial Science)

Full Job Description

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As a Student Trainee (Actuarial Science), GS-1599-4, you will perform basic mathematical computations and prepare graphs and spreadsheets for cost estimates, health expenditure analyses, and financial status evaluations.

These operations may be complex due to the number of compilations and their interrelationships.

ALL PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the CMS Pathways - Summer Internship Program, an individual must be enrolled and seeking a degree (e.g., diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution/program on a full or half-time basis for the current SPRING 2026 semester.

Additional proof of enrollment for the upcoming SUMMER 2026 or FALL 2026 semester will be required before a final job offer can be extended.

Click here for a definition of a qualifying education institution/program. - AND - Possess and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the unweighted 4.0 scale.

GPA is based on current enrollment. GPA 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and GPA 2.94 is rounded to 2.9.

NOTE: Students enrolled in a school or college that utilizes a Pass/Fail grading system are required to submit an unofficial transcript, which must include the institution's legend that documents the Pass/Fail equivalency.

TRANSCRIPTS or other applicable education documents (e.g., acceptance letter) are required at the time of application to verify program eligibility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-04: Completion of 2 full academic years of education above high school OR an Associate's or equivalent degree.

Two full academic years post high school is defined as 60 credits for degrees that require a total of 120 semester hours or 90 quarter hours for degrees that require a total of 180 quarter hours.

TRANSCRIPTS are required at the time of application to verify satisfactory completion of education as part of the program eligibility and qualification requirements.

You must submit an unofficial transcript from your Institution attesting to your possession of the required education.

All unofficial transcripts must include the following: current overall GPA, enrollment status, major, and the number of credits for each course.

If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.

If you are enrolled for SPRING 2026 semester and do not have a transcript (e.g., a graduating high school student who is enrolled for a bachelor's degree program for SPRING 2026, in addition to your High School (or previous Degree) transcript, you MUST provide proof of acceptance or an enrollment letter from your Institution with your application.

If you do not submit the required documentation, you will not be considered for this position.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12882913 Major Duties:

• Perform basic mathematical computations of experimental of other types of data to a form suitable to support higher-graded actuaries' development of cost estimates, health expenditure analyses, and financial status evaluations.
• Prepare graphs, spreadsheets, or other materials used to communicate the results of mathematical computations and the findings of statistical analyses.