Student Trainee (Psychology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Student Trainee (Psychology) (Pathways Internship)
• Focus: Organizational data processing, research, and analytics
• Schedule: Part-time (~20 hours/week), flexible within 6 AM–6 PM, Monday–Friday; possible telework
• Appointment: Temporary internship up to 1 year (may be extended up to 4 years)

Description

The Student Trainee (Psychology) internship supports the Office of the National Center for Organization Development with organizational data processing, data analysis, research, and communication of findings. The role assists with employee surveys, program evaluation, and the creation and validation of report and data visualization deliverables, including coding and summarizing qualitative feedback. You will translate analyses into recommendations for organizational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing employee surveys and analyzing results
• Consult on measurement best practices and build/maintain automated reporting systems
• Produce client deliverables and data visualizations
• Support program evaluation through assessment strategy, research design, and analyses
• Create and validate major deliverables (report/data visualization design, data/tool checking)
• Develop data and tool communication strategy
• Code, analyze, and summarize qualitative employee feedback data

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• At least 16 years old by the closing date
• Enrolled or accepted in a qualifying educational institution (full- or half-time)
• Selective Placement Factor: experience with statistical data analysis and familiarity using R
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 (one year) OR qualifying graduate education (2 years) / master’s (or equivalent) OR a combination of education and experience
• Complete all application steps including online assessment; may include work sample/interview
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for Form I-9
• Selective Service registration for required male applicants
• Eligible to meet VA probationary/trial period and continued employment certification
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement for VA Health Care Personnel
• Submit transcript when qualifying based on education (foreign education requires equivalency documentation)

Benefits

A federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is part-time, full-time, or intermittent.