Student Trainee; Management & Program Analyst

Summary

Student Internship position under the Pathways Internship Program located in the DEA Office of Training. Provides management functions and program operations support to the field office.

• Assist with management and program planning and budget execution.
• Collect, analyze and present information related to current and future program/project workloads.
• Develop and coordinate routine reports, staff action items, correspondence, and related actions.
• Maintain suspense files to ensure timeliness of actions.
• Support field office operations and assist interns in gaining real‑world experience.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Complete a background investigation, verification of qualifications, onboarding forms, and drug test.
• Intern is in a trial period throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and no grades below average.
• Sign a Participant Agreement outlining internship expectations.
• Type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Enroll in classes at least half‑time during the internship.
• Provide transcripts, proof of enrollment, or current class schedule.
• Use e‑Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Students must be pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate at a full‑ or half‑time accredited institution, including high schools, colleges, community or junior colleges, professional, technical, vocational, trade schools, or advanced degree programs.

To qualify for a Student Trainee (Management and Program Analyst) at GS‑04:

• Complete 2 full academic years of post‑high‑school study or an associate’s degree.
• Undergraduate credit up to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours.
• Business or technical school: 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) equals one academic year.
• Graduate education: 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours considered one year of full‑time study.
• Provide documentation verifying the interpretation of non‑traditional credit where necessary.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, DOJ is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, identities, races, ethnicities, abilities, religions, and cultures are encouraged to apply.