Student Trainee Management and Program Analyst

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 9 months of the closing date (11/12/2026) of this announcement. BELOW ARE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-3: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study. BELOW ARE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Experience may include paid or unpaid work, including internships, volunteer service, student leadership, military service, apprenticeships, or other relevant activities. Resumes must clearly describe duties, dates, and hours worked per week.

Join DOE's Power Up program and kickstart your federal career! This program is designed to offer exciting early-career opportunities for upcoming professionals ready to make an impact in the Federal government. As a participant, you will be paired with an on-the-job mentor whose guidance is tailored specifically to your career path-whether you are entering a technical specialty or an administrative/professional role. In this program, mentoring goes far beyond basic job training.

Your mentor will serve as a trusted guide, helping you build confidence, develop professional skills, and learn how to navigate and thrive within a structured, mission-driven environment. The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) supports high-impact energy and manufacturing initiatives that advance U.S. energy security, affordability, grid reliability, and national competitiveness.

EDF works closely with private-sector partners, other federal agencies, and key stakeholders to finance projects that strengthen America's energy foundation and support emerging technologies. As an EDF intern, you will gain unparalleled professional development by engaging in large-scale loan evaluations for innovative energy projects, building expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and credit risk analysis.

This opportunity provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the national good by directly supporting the revitalization and innovation of the U.S. energy industry, enabling the deployment of energy technologies and fostering American economic prosperity. EDF interns may participate in research, analysis, and program support across these focus areas, gaining exposure to federal energy finance, public-private partnerships, and cross-agency collaboration.

As a Power Up Intern in the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), you will support our daily mission goals.

EDF's work includes: Energy generation and grid reliability projects Innovative energy technology initiatives Manufacturing and advanced transportation projects Tribal energy investment and partnership projects CO2 transportation and infrastructure projects Energy solutions that support U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies For more information, visit Energy Dominance Financing Program | Department of Energy.