US Agency for International Development
The USAID Internship Program (Fall 2022) is designed to provide Interns with substantive work assignments, which expose them to the benefits of a Federal career. This position is in the Office of Human Capital and Talent Management. The program provides valuable opportunities for Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology students to gain hands-on experience in applied research and to form professional relationships with USAID HR specialists and I/O Psychologists.
- You will conduct statistical analyses of data, to include descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and significance testing, using statistical software.
- You will complete research tasks as part of the management of large, complex projects or programs.
- You will assist with developing and delivering presentations to various stakeholder groups explaining statistical analyses and study results
- You will prepare written materials, develop a variety of reports, and briefings.
Conditions of Employment
- United States Citizenship is required.
- Enrolled in a qualifying academic program.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.
- Min. GPA 2.0 undergraduate; Min. GPA 3.0 graduate
- Must sign pathways agreement, if selected.
Qualifications
Familiar with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R)
Experience using Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Experience developing and/or administering surveys
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess
Applicants must meet position qualifications requirements as shown below at the time of appointment.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Eligibility Requirements
GS-9 – Completion of 2 academic years of graduate-level education, a master’s degree, or equivalent graduate degree.
GS-11- Applicants currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.
Please be advised that an official transcript will be required if you are selected for the position. Please include a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) that demonstrates that you meet the education requirement listed above before the announcement’s closing date. If you do not include this information before the closing date of the announcement, your application will be marked as incomplete unless your SF-50 shows that you were/are already in a Pathways Internship job series.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Our Mission: On behalf of the American people, we promote and demonstrate democratic values abroad and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. In support of America’s foreign policy, the U.S. Agency for International Development leads the U.S. Government’s international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people emerge from humanitarian crises and progress beyond assistance.
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How to apply
You must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below to apply for this position. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11652858
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement’s closing date to receive consideration.
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