Pathways Student Trainee (Financial Management)

The Pathways Internship Program allows students to join VA in career positions that emphasize long-term training and development. The Pathways Student Trainee (Financial Management) is a developmental position and assigned to the Finance Service of the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/02/2026.

Internship Program:

To be eligible, applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled. Eligibility requirements for the

Pathways Internship Program:

To be eligible, applicants must be: Accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) at a qualifying educational institution, on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution); or Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program or Job Corps). Under this program, an individual who needs to complete less than a half-time equivalent of an academic/vocational or technical course load immediately prior to graduating is still eligible. GS-04

Level Minimum Education Qualification Requirement:

Applicants must have 2 years above high school related to this position.

Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate degree. GS-05

Level Minimum Qualification Requirement:

Applicants must have one full year of general experience related to this position. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal Service.

General Experience :

Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Reviews records and documents, extracts information and data, and checks the accuracy and consistency of data. Recognize the similarities and differences in the types of transactions and entries. Utilizing Microsoft computer software such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access.

Or, Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate degree.

Or, Combination of Experience & Education:

Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an appropriate combination of experience and post-high school education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Learning Problem Solving Self-Management Technology Application Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note :

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ .

Physical Requirements:

The work is primarily sedentary.