Summary This is a Student Internship position under the Pathways Internship Program. To qualify for this internship, you MUST be a continuing student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the current/upcoming semesters for the duration of the internship as a condition of employment, taking at least a half-time course load. You will be required to provide documentation to support eligibility. PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS NOT A SUMMER INTERNSHIP AND IS LOCATED IN THE DC METROPOLITAN AREA ONLY. Responsibilities The candidate selected for this position will: 1. Gather data and information from sources such as collecting information on the procedures and steps involved in repetitive information technology tasks such as: collecting and collating straightforward information for inclusion in the response to an external oversight organization; reviewing documents that respond to internal administrative requirements for appropriate format, completeness, and timeliness; and assisting in the routine aspects of report preparation. 2. Perform tasks that encompasses introductory and basic levels of IT-supported assignments, covering areas such as IT management, data governance and security, IT contract information support, and foundational soft project skills in an IT environment. 3. Perform career developmental assignments designed to teach basic program operations within the OIT. Assist higher level staff in performing designs, testing, and modifying applications for prototype software systems, managing file storage resources, providing timely backup of critical data, and scheduling for data transmissions. Resolve data control problems during processing. Review products for quality purposes or for indications of processing problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered qualified for this position you must meet one of the following qualification requirements (education and/or experience): If you are graduating at the end of the semester, you are not eligible for the position. EDUCATION: In order to qualify for this position based on your education you must have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the private sector learning and assisting with information technology (IT) infrastructure processes, policies, tools and projects. Examples include: interaction with processes such as change enablement, configuration management and/or incident/problem management; interaction with policies such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, applicable PBGC directives or other overall Federal policies such as Binding Operational Directives; interaction with tools such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Active Directory, ServiceNow and/or tools in the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline; and interaction with projects related to software/hardware installation, operation and maintenance. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S): In order to be considered and remain eligible for this position you must meet all of the following Pathways Program requirements as indicated by your transcript and/or proof of enrollment. If you are graduating at the end of the semester, you are not eligible for this position. GPA requirement: Undergraduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Note: if your school uses an alternate grading system, you must submit proof of the grading system with your application or your application will not be considered). Academic Standing Requirement: You must be (and remain) in good academic standing i.e., (you must not be on academic probation). Enrollment Requirement: You must be and remain enrolled at least half-time. Work Schedule Requirement: Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week and full-time during the summer and holidays. Additional Information About the Pathways Program: If this is your first semester, you must submit your acceptance letter and/or proof of class enrollment from an accredited institution. Failure to send these documents will result in you being removed from consideration for this position. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education You may qualify for this position based on education or experience. See the "Qualifications" section for more information. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF). If this is your first semester, you must submit A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED). Failure to send these documents will result in you being removed from consideration for this position. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. All applicants may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application to ensure we receive requested documents in a timely manner. Official transcripts will be requested at the time of the official offer. Display Default Education Requirement Text: Yes Additional Information PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. If you are requiring reasonable accommodations, please contact PBGC’s Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Roderick Duncan, at (202) 286-7803 or Duncan.Roderick@pbgc.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above (which is equivalent to PBGC’s “Silver” quality category); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363 Email: EEO@PBGC.gov