U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Student Trainee (Actuary)
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a degree‑seeking program in an accredited educational institution, on at least a half‑time basis. At the successful conclusion of this program, you may be eligible for a non‑competitive conversion to a Federal career or career‑conditional position. This is a temporary, full‑time intern position within the Healthcare and Insurance, Office of the Actuaries, Office of Personnel Management.
Duties As a Student Trainee, you will support the functions of the team by helping or supporting projects, performing research, assisting in developing reports, and presenting research findings to senior members of the team. The work assigned will consist of specialized, supervised projects that challenge the incumbent.
Participating in the quality review of SharePoint, OneDrive libraries, and databases.
Assisting with the research and development of procedures, processes, and presentations.
Engaging in customer engagement, business development, and outreach activities.
Presenting findings for projects and assignments.
Participating in team meetings and collaborating with colleagues.
Liaising with other employees to resolve information or project requests.
Compiling and analyzing information to develop reports, proposals, or documents.
Maintaining accurate documentation and records for all assigned projects.
Engaging with peers and team members to obtain knowledge needed to complete projects.
Following all current standards utilized by your team.
Complying with all agency privacy and data security policies and practices.
Leveraging enterprise project management principles and concepts.
Communicating clearly to a wide range of stakeholders through verbal and written means.
Using analytical and problem‑solving skills to organize and prioritize projects and tasks.
Supporting the communication of operational dashboards and roadmaps to various levels of leadership and key stakeholders.
Tracking project progress and following up with accountable parties.
Gathering feedback and proposing process improvement recommendations.
Assisting with enhancing and improving work products.
Skills and Qualities
Ability to work smart, drive projects, meet deadlines, and achieve goals.
Proactive nature and bias for action.
Attention to detail, precision, and ability to handle tasks with high accuracy.
Flexibility, creativity, curiosity, and willingness to take initiative.
Quick and adaptable learner, comfortable with ambiguity and dynamic change.
Ability to inspire trust, build relationships quickly, and earn the confidence and cooperation of business partners.
High standards, integrity, and ethics.
Strong team player while also demonstrating independent thinking.
Ability to work under deadlines, organize tasks, and multitask effectively.
Robust analytical skill set.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Endless curiosity and a penchant for thinking outside the box.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
Attentive to team needs, providing rapid and high‑quality responsiveness to requests.
Excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining rapport with team members and professionalism with others outside of the team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact.
Keen attention to detail.
Capable of identifying and completing tasks independently, with a sense of urgency and ownership.
Demonstrated success in maintaining high personal work standards.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Highly motivated and self‑starter, able to work autonomously and effectively drive forward the work assigned.
Requirements
Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Selective Service:
Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Age:
You must be at least 16 years of age.
Background Investigation:
Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Availability for Work:
Applicants hired on a temporary appointment will work a full‑time schedule during the period of May 18, 2026 through August 14, 2026.
Student Status:
Applicants must have at least 1 academic semester (Fall 2026) remaining in their studies before they complete their current degree requirements.
Graduation Status:
Applicants that graduate prior to December 2026 will not be considered for this position unless you have been accepted into a follow‑on degree or certificate program and provide verification of future enrollment status prior to start date.
Pathways Agreement:
If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Agreement which specifies the conditions of your employment as indicated in this job announcement. You must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of your appointment. Proof of continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period will be required; failure to do so will result in termination of your internship and employment.
Trial Period:
Selectee must complete a trial period while on the Pathways internship appointment.
Bargaining Unit:
This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
Qualifications For the GS‑04 Grade Level:
You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program that includes courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, economics, or insurance. You are expected to have at least 24 semester hours by graduation, including a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics that includes differential and integral calculus and one or more courses in mathematics for which these calculus courses are prerequisites.
An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university. An academic year of graduate education is based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours is considered as satisfying the 1 year of full‑time study requirement.
To meet the Intern Eligibility requirements, you must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half‑time basis. Certificate programs must be at least one‑year duration of full‑time academic study in post‑secondary education.
If you have been accepted for enrollment in an institution or career or technical education program, but have not yet begun coursework, you must submit an Acceptance Letter from the institution and your most recent academic transcript from your previous program.
Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove enrollment or may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester.
Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.
Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer of employment.
Why Join Us At our agency, we have a crucial mission to build, strengthen, and support the 2.1 million federal employees who work tirelessly to serve the American people. As an intern you will work on projects that directly align with our agency’s strategic objectives. You will gain industry exposure, build a network of contacts, and contribute to serving the American people.
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Duties As a Student Trainee, you will support the functions of the team by helping or supporting projects, performing research, assisting in developing reports, and presenting research findings to senior members of the team. The work assigned will consist of specialized, supervised projects that challenge the incumbent.
Participating in the quality review of SharePoint, OneDrive libraries, and databases.
Assisting with the research and development of procedures, processes, and presentations.
Engaging in customer engagement, business development, and outreach activities.
Presenting findings for projects and assignments.
Participating in team meetings and collaborating with colleagues.
Liaising with other employees to resolve information or project requests.
Compiling and analyzing information to develop reports, proposals, or documents.
Maintaining accurate documentation and records for all assigned projects.
Engaging with peers and team members to obtain knowledge needed to complete projects.
Following all current standards utilized by your team.
Complying with all agency privacy and data security policies and practices.
Leveraging enterprise project management principles and concepts.
Communicating clearly to a wide range of stakeholders through verbal and written means.
Using analytical and problem‑solving skills to organize and prioritize projects and tasks.
Supporting the communication of operational dashboards and roadmaps to various levels of leadership and key stakeholders.
Tracking project progress and following up with accountable parties.
Gathering feedback and proposing process improvement recommendations.
Assisting with enhancing and improving work products.
Skills and Qualities
Ability to work smart, drive projects, meet deadlines, and achieve goals.
Proactive nature and bias for action.
Attention to detail, precision, and ability to handle tasks with high accuracy.
Flexibility, creativity, curiosity, and willingness to take initiative.
Quick and adaptable learner, comfortable with ambiguity and dynamic change.
Ability to inspire trust, build relationships quickly, and earn the confidence and cooperation of business partners.
High standards, integrity, and ethics.
Strong team player while also demonstrating independent thinking.
Ability to work under deadlines, organize tasks, and multitask effectively.
Robust analytical skill set.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Endless curiosity and a penchant for thinking outside the box.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
Attentive to team needs, providing rapid and high‑quality responsiveness to requests.
Excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining rapport with team members and professionalism with others outside of the team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact.
Keen attention to detail.
Capable of identifying and completing tasks independently, with a sense of urgency and ownership.
Demonstrated success in maintaining high personal work standards.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Highly motivated and self‑starter, able to work autonomously and effectively drive forward the work assigned.
Requirements
Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Selective Service:
Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Age:
You must be at least 16 years of age.
Background Investigation:
Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Availability for Work:
Applicants hired on a temporary appointment will work a full‑time schedule during the period of May 18, 2026 through August 14, 2026.
Student Status:
Applicants must have at least 1 academic semester (Fall 2026) remaining in their studies before they complete their current degree requirements.
Graduation Status:
Applicants that graduate prior to December 2026 will not be considered for this position unless you have been accepted into a follow‑on degree or certificate program and provide verification of future enrollment status prior to start date.
Pathways Agreement:
If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Agreement which specifies the conditions of your employment as indicated in this job announcement. You must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of your appointment. Proof of continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period will be required; failure to do so will result in termination of your internship and employment.
Trial Period:
Selectee must complete a trial period while on the Pathways internship appointment.
Bargaining Unit:
This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
Qualifications For the GS‑04 Grade Level:
You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program that includes courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, economics, or insurance. You are expected to have at least 24 semester hours by graduation, including a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics that includes differential and integral calculus and one or more courses in mathematics for which these calculus courses are prerequisites.
An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university. An academic year of graduate education is based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours is considered as satisfying the 1 year of full‑time study requirement.
To meet the Intern Eligibility requirements, you must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half‑time basis. Certificate programs must be at least one‑year duration of full‑time academic study in post‑secondary education.
If you have been accepted for enrollment in an institution or career or technical education program, but have not yet begun coursework, you must submit an Acceptance Letter from the institution and your most recent academic transcript from your previous program.
Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove enrollment or may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester.
Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.
Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer of employment.
Why Join Us At our agency, we have a crucial mission to build, strengthen, and support the 2.1 million federal employees who work tirelessly to serve the American people. As an intern you will work on projects that directly align with our agency’s strategic objectives. You will gain industry exposure, build a network of contacts, and contribute to serving the American people.
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