Student Trainee; Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Education / Teaching
The DoW College Acquisition Internship Program (DCAIP) is a paid, 10- to 12- week summer internship that provides students with real-world exposure to Department of War acquisition workforce career opportunities. The program targets full-time second and third year students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a STUDENT TRAINEE (ENGINEERING), duties will depend on your major and the Program Office. The selected candidate(s) may be placed within one of the Program Offices based on the office's function and the student's major, skill sets and interest. Interns receive hands-on, practical experience in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program analysis, and computer applications.
Student interns gain experience in career fields available within the Acquisition workforce such as:
Engineering, Contracting, Logistics, Business
- Financial Management, Business
- Cost Estimating, Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Industrial Contract Property Management, Purchasing, Science and Technology, Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Facilities Engineering, and Program Management.
Due to the education requirement of this position, an official or unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated as ineligible. Accreditation:
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience.
For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and U.S. Department of Education website at Special Instructions for Foreign
Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration. For further information, visit: https://-qualifications
Which agency is hiring for this position?This position is with Warfighting Acquisition University, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $36409 – $55781/yr.
What security clearance is required?This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
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