Student Trainee (Congressional & Public Affairs) - Pathways Internship

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), where our team promotes accountability, integrity, and effectiveness through audits, investigations, and oversight. The OIG Pathways Internship Program offers students enrolled in qualifying educational institutions paid opportunities to gain valuable experience, develop professional skills, and explore Federal careers while completing their education.

Qualifications

GS-0399-04: Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study OR successful completion of the requirements for an Associate's degree (please verify by attaching a copy of your college transcripts). Academic year of undergraduate education (post-high school study): A minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours at an accredited college or university; or A minimum of 36 weeks at an accredited business, technical, vocational, or qualifying educational institution for at least 20 classroom hours per week. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications website. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 11/03/2026.