About the role#
This position is part of the Palace Acquire Program, which provides training and experience to develop your career in financial management. You will work in a permanent, full-time capacity while completing a formal training plan. This role is open to the public, veterans, and recent graduates.
What you'll do#
- Prepare economic analyses for operating systems by researching historical costs and applying cost factors to missions and programs.
- Analyze current resource use and project future requirements.
- Review data for accuracy, consistency, and relevance to specific studies.
- Evaluate the objectivity of alternatives selected for cost analysis.
- Perform statistical and quantitative analysis of program trends and deficiencies.
- Assist in evaluating industry cost estimates for source selection and program planning.
- Review contractor cost performance reports to understand accounting systems and their relation to procurement and budgeting.
- Present analysis results through written reports and formal briefings for decision-makers.
- Help develop budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs.
- Participate in system planning by evaluating cost, schedule, and budget tradeoffs.
- Complete administrative assignments to learn the mission and organization of the financial community.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting from an accredited institution.
- A minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
- U.S. citizenship.
- For GS-07 consideration: One full year of graduate education, Superior Academic Achievement at the undergraduate level, five academic years of pre-professional study, or one year of specialized experience.
- For GS-09 consideration: A master's degree or equivalent, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
- Ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
- Transcripts supporting all educational claims.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service if required.
Location & details#
- Locations: Eglin AFB, Florida; Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Hill AFB, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a permanent internship with a one-year probationary period.
- You may be required to travel by military or civilian aircraft.
- Mobility is required, as you may need to relocate during or after your training.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is a government agency founded in 1947. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The organization focuses on air, space, and cyberspace operations. It maintains a large workforce of over 246,000 personnel. The headquarters is located at Randolph AFB in Texas.
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