About the role#
The Palace Acquire Program provides a path to a permanent position within the United States Air Force. This is a 3-year formal training plan designed for personal and professional growth. You will work on mathematical assignments while navigating change and complex problem solving. Successful performance and supervisor approval lead to yearly salary increases and promotions.
What you'll do#
- Apply scientific theories and mathematical principles to conduct work assignments.
- Make independent decisions regarding standard practices and procedures.
- Recommend courses of action for technical problems not covered by standard scientific practices.
- Support projects and studies assigned to higher-graded mathematicians.
- Assist in finding solutions for problems that require varied data sources.
- Make minor modifications to work efforts as needed.
What you'll need#
- A degree in mathematics or a major including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics.
- For GS-7: A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (GPA of 2.95 or higher, or 3.45 in your major).
- For GS-9: Two years of graduate education leading to a master's degree.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify factors, and recognize solutions.
- Skill in communicating information clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of computer operations and software applications.
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
- Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must maintain current certifications.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Locations include Maxwell AFB (AL), Davis Monthan AFB (AZ), Edwards AFB (CA), Los Angeles (CA), Poway (CA), Vandenberg AFB (CA), Air Force Academy (CO), Buckley AFB (CO), Peterson AFB (CO), Schriever AFB (CO), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (DC), Cape Canaveral AFS (FL), Eglin AFB (FL), Hurlburt Field (FL), MacDill AFB (FL), Orlando (FL), Patrick AFB (FL), Tyndall AFB (FL), Robins AFB (GA), Hanscom AFB (MA), Natick (MA), Andrews AFB (MD), White Oak (MD), White Oak (MO), Whiteman AFB (MO), Keesler AFB (MS), Offutt AFB (NE), Holloman AFB (NM), Kirtland AFB (NM), Nellis AFB (NV), Rome (NY), Heath (OH), Wright-Patterson AFB (OH), Tinker AFB (OK), Arnold AFB (TN), Dyess AFB (TX), Goodfellow AFB (TX), Lackland AFB (TX), Randolph (TX), Hill AFB (UT), Arlington (VA), Dahlgren (VA), Langley AFB (VA), Pentagon (VA), and Warren AFB (WY).
- The position requires a one-year probationary period.
- You may be required 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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