For Recent & Upcoming College Graduates

Federal Career Intern Program

Have you recently earned, or will you soon be earning, your Bachelors, Masters, and/or Doctoral degree? Are you interested in a challenging job opportunity that will jump start your career and increase your potential for future advancement? Are you interested in a signing bonus or repayment of your college loans?

If you answered "yes" to any of the above, you are in a unique position to take advantage of the DOE's Corporate Career Intern Program. This program is specifically tailored for your needs and interests as you transition from college to a professional career and is intended to nurture your development as a next-generation leader in the Federal government.

Job opportunities are available in a variety of academic fields and professions, including but not limited to:

• All Engineering Disciplines: Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc
• Business Administration Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing, Finance, Procurement/Contracts
• Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems
• Physical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math/Statistics
• Social Sciences, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Security
• Policy, International Relations, Energy Technologies, Environmental Management

What types of unique world-class projects might you work on? Find out now

Program Components

• Comprehensive Individual Development Plan: Acquire job-related certifications, formal classroom and online training, and mentorship by renowned government leaders
• Rotational Job Assignments: Opportunities to travel across the United States and possibly internationally
• Possible $5,000 to $7,000 Recruitment Signing Bonuses and up to $10,000 per year for student loan repayment*
• Accelerated promotions and the opportunity to advance quickly within the organization
• Comprehensive Federal Benefits Package
• Job positions fall under the Federal Career Intern Program Hiring Authority

Qualification Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• A Bachelors, Masters, and/or Doctoral degree (or due to graduate in that school year) **
• Other education requirements, and/or work experience relevant to the position
• Background check

Entry-Level Salary Ranges

GS-5 Pay Grade = $33,269 to $43,251

GS-7 Pay Grade = $41,210 to $53,574

GS-9 Pay Grade = $48,108 to $65,531

Your salary level and pay grade will be determined by your education level, relevant experience, and job location. See OPM GS qualifications guidelines for further information.

APPLY NOW for positions in Washington, DC metro area & Albuquerque, NM.

Find out more about positions with the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Find out more about positions with the Office of Environmental Management.

* Featured benefits are not automatically awarded to all. Award decisions are made based on budget availability and at the hiring manager's discretion.

** You may qualify based on experience even if you don't have a college degree; however, please note that these positions are entry-level and structured for new professionals.

Page last updated: 04/13/2009