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Student Trainee (Interdisciplinary)

Full Time
$34,803 – $153,354 Per Year
Closing on Dec 20, 2024

Location:
Maryland, Fort Meade
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
13/12/2024
End Date:
20/12/2024
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Students
Service Type:
Excepted
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Defense Information Systems Agency

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you. DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing “people programs” and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to www.disa.mil for more information. Prior to reporting for duty the selectee must be found eligible for a DoD Top Secret security clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) based upon an Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), AND be approved for Presidential Support Duty in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (Yankee White – Category II, minimum). This position is NOT subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program per Secretary of Defense Memorandum dated 09 MAR 2018. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. Positions in the Cyber Excepted Service are positions necessary to carry out and support the mission of the United States Cyber Command.

Job summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Technical / Administrative Support Work Category at the Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA E3 MODELING & SIMULATION BRANCH.

Major duties

Develops engineering algorithms and models using modern software languages and modeling environments. Assists in testing algorithms and models, to include generating test cases and expected data. Prepares reports and presentations under supervision of an engineer. The purpose of this position is to provide for the development of the incumbent through on-the-job experience and training covered by a formal training program. Engineering trainees receive specific instructions on the manuals touse, procedures to follow, and the end product to be obtained.

Qualification

Student Interns qualify based on their educational achievements. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: For the GG-02 grade level: Completion of a High school diploma or equivalent. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

For the GG-02 grade level: Completion of a High school diploma or equivalent. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Competencies 1. General Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications. 2. Operating Systems - Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications. 3. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil