Acquisitions is the process used by the U.S. Air Force to negotiate and procure the design, development, testing, and deployment of every item it depends upon to maintain its edge. Whether aircraft, new or existing technology, software, satellites, or other equipment used by the Air Force in its mission, Acquisition professionals oversee the entire lifecycle of every item from inception to retirement and safe disposal.
As an Acquisition Program Manager (PM) intern, you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of our armed forces as well as other Civilian professionals representing multiple disciplines to ensure each stakeholder is aligned in meeting the cost, scheduling, and performance goals of each initiative. You’ll help plan, monitor performance, and determine the resources required to achieve each milestone.
QUALIFICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY
U.S. citizenship required
Must be a recent graduate (graduated within the last two years) or full-time undergraduate/graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university graduating during current semester
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business or similar field
Cumulative GPA of 2.95 or above
Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (funded by USAF)
FULL-TIME PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) INTERN PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A formal two to three-year training and career development track
Real-world projects supporting Air Force missions
Mentoring provided by senior-level Program Managers
Opportunities to hone leadership skills and lead projects
Annual performance-based promotions
Placement into a permanent professional-level Program Management position once the PAQ Program is successfully completed
A FULL-TIME OFFER INCLUDES FEDERAL BENEFITS AS WELL AS THESE INCENTIVES
Potential student loan repayment up to $30K
100% Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ Program
Potential to enter workforce as a GS-12 upon successful completion of PAQ Program
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. More information on COVID-19 requirements may be found at:
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