STUDENT TRAINEE (PROGRAM SUPPORT)

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

You must submit a resume, transcripts to include: school name, applicant name, and GPA AND you must submit proof of enrollment beyond Spring 2026.

Transcripts missing identifying institute name/information ex: only a link at the bottom of the transcript will not be accepted.

Eligibility Requirements: Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.

Students must be taking at least half-time course load, as defined by your school and remain in good academic standing in accordance with the Pathways Participant Agreement.

Students must be enrolled with at least 6 semester hours or 9 credit hours, with a GPA of at least 2.0.

Qualification requirements: GS-3 grade level: 6 months general experience or 1 year above high school. GS-4 grade level: One year general experience or 2 years above high school.

GS-5 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level/pay band in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) or 4 years above high school.

Examples of specialized experience are: Performing a broad range of clerical duties including typing, filing, answering routine customer questions, performing routine mathematical calculations, conducting basic research, and entering data into automated systems.

GS-06 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level/pay band in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector).

Examples of specialized experience are: Performing a broad range of clerical duties including typing, filing, answering routine customer questions, compiling data, performing routine mathematical calculations, conducting basic research, checking documents for errors, verifying discrepancies with appropriate individual(s), entering data into automated systems.

GS-7 grade level : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level/pay band in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector).

Examples of specialized experience are: Performing a broad range of clerical duties including typing, filing, answering routine customer questions, compiling data, performing routine mathematical calculations, conducting basic research, checking documents for errors, verifying discrepancies with appropriate individual(s), entering data into automated systems; preparing or making changes to documents and/or forms; preparing/formatting charts/graphs/reports, monitoring/updating status and assisting higher level employees in support of various administrative programs.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

As a STUDENT TRAINEE (PROGRAM SUPPORT) at the GS-0399-3/4/5/6/7 some of your typical work assignments may include: Incumbent performs a broad range of clerical duties including typing, filing, answering routine customer questions, compiling data, preparing or making changes to documents and/or forms, performing routine mathematical calculations, conducting basic research, checking documents for errors, verifying discrepancies with appropriate individual(s), entering data into automated systems, preparing/formatting charts/graphs/reports, monitoring/updating status and assisting higher level employees in support of various administrative programs.

Performs many different tasks in processing different kinds of forms or transactions; work requires good understanding of structure and workflow in the organization served.