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Summary

This job is open to students. Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

The U.S. Government Accountability Office GAO is an independent nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress to federal agencies and to the public and recommending improvements when appropriate on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.

This vacancy is for Student Volunteer Internship for Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01222026 to 12312026 Salary 0 to - 0 without compensation Pay scale & grade GS 00 Location Few vacancies in the following location Washington DC Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0099 General Student Trainee Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number HCO-26-DE-12865764 Control number 855084200

Job Summary

The U.S. Government Accountability Office GAO is an independent nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress to federal agencies and to the public and recommending improvements when appropriate on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.

This vacancy is for Student Volunteer Internship for Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026.

Requirements

Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen You must be at least 16 years old Actively enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution Good academic standing Free from conflict of interest Must be able to pass a valid background check You may be required to sign a financial disclosure agreement Continued enrollment in qualifying academic program for the duration of volunteer service

Qualifications

In addition to the Key Requirements listed in this vacancy announcement, the Student Volunteer must also possess the following qualities:

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines
• A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

Education

All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student as well as support your educational claim.

Student Status Definition of a student

• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college, or university, graduate or professional school.
• You must be considered in good academic standing.
• Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Half-time is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.

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.

Additional Information

This vacancy posting is a standing register that will be used to fill ongoing Student Intern Volunteer positions in a variety of offices. This posting does not guarantee selection.

Student Volunteers may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of the volunteer assignment as well as the work schedule will be established once on-board.

Telework eligibility will be reassessed at the start date.

This position does not offer salary benefits or conversion to permanent employment.

GAO reserves the right to discontinue the volunteer experience at any time.

Individuals selected will be eligible to receive transit subsidy.

Reasonable Accommodation

GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees and interns with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal History Inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial Suitability

New Employee Probationary Period

Privacy Act

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

Selective Service

Signature and False Statements

Social Security Number Request

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/help/how-to-application-status.

Agency Contact Information

GAO Recruitment Email: GAORecruitment@gao.gov Address: Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington DC 20548 US