Scott AFB, IL
The Student Intern Program (SIP) is a paid summer internship that enables participants to be exposed to the civilian workforce of the Army. With a focus on civilian training and development programs, new hires are being set up for a successful career path to support the Army and its mission.
• One- to three-year appointments
• Internships occur during the summer months for up to 12 weeks (June –August)
• Potentially up to $10,000 towards tuition per academic year
• Potential conversion into full-time positions, such as the Army Fellows Program, after graduation (without further competition)
Job Description:
This series covers development, deliver, and support of information technology (IT) systems and services. Knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking. Information technology refers to systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, or reception of information. Information technology includes computers, network components, peripheral equipment, software, firmware, services, and related resources.
Pay Scale & Grade
GS-04: $17.36-$22.56* per hour upon completion of two full academic years of post-high school study or an Associate’s degree
*Salaries vary depending on location and position. For more information, visit:
www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/payleave/salaries-wages/
Benefits Highlights:
- Competitive salary with annual pay increases and locality pay adjustments
- Generous annual leave and sick leave accumulation
- Benefits for health, dental, vision, and investment that offer tax savings
- Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) 401(k) with employee matching contributions
- Continued training and educational opportunities
Career Progression of Student Interns:
Once interns successfully complete the Student Intern Program, they will have a unique opportunity to continue their Army Civilian career in the Army Fellows Program. The Army Fellows Program is a two-year program that provides Fellows with the opportunity to embark on a developmental accelerated career path as an Army Civilian employee. Upon successful completion of the Army Fellows Program, Fellows will then be non-competitively promoted into a permanent position.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Current Full-time Student
This position is in the G-6 Information Management Directorate at the United States Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) at Scott AFB, IL. It is a federal employee civilian job working at an Army command where 75% of the employees are civilians. With Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students, we can make a tentative offer from the resume and do not have to advertise the position competitively through USAJOBS. Recruiting incentives may be authorized.
Please email resume and transcripts to: usarmy.scott.artrans.mbx.g1-recruiting@army.mil
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at the above email. The application window to submit resumes and transcripts for job consideration is from 15 April – 30 April 2026.