MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS STUDENT TRAINEE (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

About the role

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 04 September 2027. The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) ’27 Summer Cohort runs from 31 May 2027 (alternate start: 14 June 2027) through 20 August 2027, with students required to attend a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time through October 2028, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, standardized assignments in computer science.
• Assist higher-level personnel on projects to build competence and experience; assignments progress in difficulty as experience is gained.
• Assist in developing technical artifacts with DCSA directorates, PEO, and DoD elements.
• Gather information related to the development of artificial intelligence, including applying computers to solve problems and understanding human intelligence principles.
• Investigate integration of natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to enhance machine learning–enabled data processing capabilities.
• Apply concepts, principles, practices, and techniques from computer science, data science, data architecture, and/or data engineering to elementary assignments involving recurring work, including compiling technical and administrative artifacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Selective Service registration (males born after 12-31-59).
• Enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application, for the semester prior to the Summer Cohort, and through October 2028.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (rounded to one decimal place).
• Must send an official transcript with Spring 2027 grades and proof of full-time status before the start date.

Qualifications

GG-05:

• Completion of one full academic year of post-high school study by June 2027.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Maintain full-time student status through October 2028.

GG-07:

• Completion of four academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor’s or equivalent degree (expected graduation date June 2027 or earlier).
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Maintain full-time student status through October 2028.

Education

• All applicants must submit unofficial transcripts showing current enrollment, full-time status, and GPA.
• College freshmen must also submit a high school transcript to verify GPA.
• First-year graduate students must submit their prior undergraduate transcript.
• Transfer students must submit transcripts from previous institutions if their GPA is not reflected on the current institution’s transcript.
• Official transcripts and supporting documents must be provided by selected students prior to the start date.

Evaluation Criteria

• Communication: Written and oral skills sufficient to develop briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence for managers.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates understanding, courtesy, tact, and empathy; builds and maintains effective relationships across varied backgrounds.
• Teamwork: Encourages cooperation, trust, and group identity; works with others to achieve goals.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions and find alternative solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough and conscientious in performing work.