About the role#
The PALACE Acquire Program is a 3-year formal training plan designed for professional and personal growth. This full-time internship provides a permanent position upon successful completion of the program. You will work on projects, solve complex problems, and gain experience in operations research while receiving mentorship from higher-level analysts.
What you'll do#
- Support projects assigned to experienced analysts by performing research and data acquisition.
- Identify data sources and perform data reduction.
- Develop written reports summarizing your findings and accomplishments.
- Plan your own work procedures for assigned tasks.
- Assist senior analysts in finding solutions to operational problems.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and professional developments in the field.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in operations research, or 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, or science.
- At least 3 of those 24 semester hours must be in calculus.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- If male and born after December 31, 1959, you must be registered for Selective Service.
- Ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
- Successful completion of all required training and regulatory requirements.
Location & details#
This is an on-site role with locations across the United States, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. You may be required to relocate during or after your training. This position requires a one-year probationary period.
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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