Pathways Career Internship Program Operations Research Analyst (Student Trainee)

$36,209 - $58,686/Yr

United States Department of the Treasury - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

Onsite - Washington, DC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Phways Career Internship Program for Operations Research Analyst (Student Trainee) at the Department of the Treasury offers a unique opportunity for current students to gain valuable work experience while pursuing their educational goals. This internship is designed for students enrolled in accredited educational institutions, providing them with a chance to explore new career paths within the IRS. The program is structured to ensure that students maintain their status as learners while acquiring practical skills relevant to their field of study. Interns will be expected to complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience, which will be directly related to their academic pursuits. Successful completion of the internship may lead to non-competitive placement in a permanent position as a Student Trainee (Operations Research Analyst) at the GS-04 level. Interns will receive on-the-job training and will work under close supervision to conduct limited research studies and assist in larger projects. They will learn to define problems, formulate concepts, evaluate findings, and recommend solutions. The role may involve clerical tasks and the application of basic mathematics, economics, and statistics to solve operations research problems. Interns will assist higher-graded analysts in special studies, help determine data collection methods, and recommend improvements to existing programs. This position is an excellent stepping stone for students looking to build a career in operations research and analytics within the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Conduct limited research studies and assist in larger projects.
• Define problems, formulate concepts, evaluate findings, and recommend solutions.
• Apply basic mathematics, economics, and statistics to solve operations research problems.
• Assist higher-graded analysts in special studies to identify mathematical applications.
• Determine types of data to be collected and formulate study methodologies.
• Recommend improvements to existing programs.
• Assist in the development of technical guidance and coordination of efforts.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time in a qualifying educational institution.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Must complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience.
• Must provide documentation of current enrollment in a qualifying institution.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mathematics, economics, or statistics.
• Familiarity with operations research methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.