About the role#
This internship is part of the Force Renewal Program, which prepares students and recent graduates for careers within the Air Force Civilian Service. You will work on developmental assignments that support higher-level analysts and projects. This role involves applying learned methods and techniques to complete work of moderate difficulty. You will gain experience in a professional environment while contributing to the mission of the Air Force.
What you'll do#
- Support ongoing projects and initiatives through research and data gathering.
- Work alongside higher-graded specialists to plan and conduct studies.
- Perform general operations and tasks that involve interrelated problems.
- Prepare and draft various documents, including reports, letters, newsletters, and responses to inquiries.
- Participate in special research tasks to build your knowledge of organizational processes.
What you'll need#
- A major or equivalent in psychology.
- For clinical psychology: A Ph.D. or equivalent is required for grades GS-11 and above.
- For counseling psychology: Completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study or a master's degree is required for grades GS-9 and above.
- For GS-7: A bachelor's degree with documented Superior Academic Achievement.
- For GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Male applicants must be registered for the Selective Service.
- Ability to maintain current certifications as required by the position.
- Submission of academic transcripts to support all educational claims.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time position located at various Air Force bases across the United States, including sites in 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.
- Work is on-site.
- 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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