Job Overview

Who is AFRL?

This job posting may be used to hire students in the Professional, Administrative, Assistant, Clerical and Technician Student Employment Program (PAACTSEP) directly into Lab Demo using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Department of Defense’s Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs). This student authority allows for the noncompetitive conversion to competitive service.

Courses of study include:

• General Student
• Administrative & Office Support
• Financial Management
• Business & Industry
• Information Technology

Students may be appointed to a temporary or a flexible length student term appointment. A travel allowance may be offered. Applications will be kept on file until 31 December 2024. You will have the opportunity to renew your submission for the period of 19 April- 31 Dec 2024 when the next posting opens on 1 Jan 2025. All applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Department of the Air Force and will not be returned once submitted.

Pay setting rules and regulations will be applied based upon levels of experience and/or education. Locality pay will be determined by location. Under the DU-1 grade level, salary could range from $39K to $79K.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or an Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• Have a 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
• Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program leading to an appropriate degree.
• Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in a 2-year program designed specifically for transfer to a 4-year institution under the same criteria listed above.
• Although not guaranteed, you must have a 2.95 GPA to convert to a permanent position.

Desired Qualifications

Desire to pursue a PAACTSEP career at the Air Force Research Laboratory.

(Requisition No. 85371)

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.