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Do you want to perform volunteer business operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? Begin by investing in your career and future at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)!

The SEC is actively recruiting for the Summer 2025 SEC Scholars Business Program. The program targets enrolled undergraduate/graduate students or students participating in a qualifying career/technical education program to participate in at least a ten-week program.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/25/2024 to 01/06/2025
Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation
Pay scale & grade

SK 00
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Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—As determined by the agency policy. Student may be permitted to work remotely on a case by case basis.
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 0399 Administration And Office Support Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

25-SVP-HQ-12599469-BK
Control number

820443800

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Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

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Student Program Eligibles with a planned graduation date no earlier than Fall 2025.

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The program will tentatively begin on the following dates:

5/19/2025- 7/25/2025
6/02/2025- 8/08/2025

Business students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work. That work depends upon the division or office where the student works. Business students assignments range from supporting securities regulations to assisting in professional administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, auditing, etc. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website.

The SEC Scholars Business Program will be full-time or part-time during the Summer. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.

The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking students to volunteer with us during the Summer 2025 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices but may be contacted by any of them.SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages

Office of Commissioner Crenshaw
Office of Commissioner Lizarraga
Office of Commissioner Peirce
Office of Commissioner Uyeda
Division of Corporation Finance (CF)
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA)
Division of Enforcement (ENF)
Division of Examinations (EXAMS)
Division of Investment Management (IM)
Division of Trading and Markets (TM)
EDGAR Business Office (EBO)
Office of Acquisitions (OA)
Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ)
Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB)
Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA)
Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO)
Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC)
Office of Credit Ratings (OCR)
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO)
Office of Financial Management (OFM)
Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
Office of Human Resources (OHR)
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD)
Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA)
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA)
Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI)
Office of Municipal Securities (OMS)
Office of Public Affairs (OPA)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Office of Support Operations (OSO)
Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub)

Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional offices announcement.

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Conditions of Employment

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
WORK SCHEDULES: The SEC Scholars Program will be full-time or part-time. This will be discussed, determined, and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs.
Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy.
The anticipated start dates for this program is May 19, 2025, and June 02, 2025.
Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command.
AGE REQUIREMENT: You must be at least 16 years of age to apply to this position.

Qualifications

The SEC is looking for students in the following fields of study:

Accounting
Bio-Technology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communications
Computer Science
Contracts/Purchasing
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Engineering
English
Finance
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Government
Graphic/Web Design
History
Human Resources
Information Technology/Systems
International Affairs
Journalism
Library Sciences
Literature
Marketing
Mathematics
Political Science
Project Management
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Media
Sociology

Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Business Program:

You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or qualifying certificate at an accredited college or university on at least a half-time basis* (as determined by the educational institution); OR
You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential on at least a half-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND
You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.

You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Business Program.

*An applicant who is less than half time enrolled immediately prior to graduating may be considered a student for purposes of this Program.

NOTE:

STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a student during your volunteer service.
PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application; however, you must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited law school by the selection date.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date.
DEFINITION OF STUDENT: You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be eligible for this program.

Education

You will be required toprovide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection.

See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information

If you would like to learn more about the SEC Scholars Program, please register for one of our upcoming information sessions.

Information Session Links:
Thursday, December 5, 2024; 4:00 - 5:00 pm (ET) - Register Here
Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) - Register Here
Wednesday, December 18, 2024; 5:00 - 6:00 pm (ET) -Register Here
Monday, December 23, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) - Register Here

Under 5.U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits however, transportation subsidy to and from your assigned duty station may be available.

Volunteer Service may be extended at the discretion of the agency.

Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance.

Converting to the Competitive Service: This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.

The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applicants will be notified of their application status once the vacancy announcement has closed. Applicants that have a tentative eligible rating will be referred to the hiring office for review. You may be required to submit additional documentation upon selection to verify eligibility and qualifications. If additional documentation is required, OHR will contact you directly.

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include:
- Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application).
- Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years.
- Cover Letter.
- Writing Sample: Your writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary).
- Transcript: Transcripts may be submitted at the time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required.
- Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment may be submitted at the time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer.
- Verification of enrollment can be one of the following:
  1. A screen shot of the semester class schedule,
  2. An official letter/acceptance letter of enrollment , or
  3. Listed on the official transcript
  - The enrollment documents should show student's name, academic institution, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment in at least half-time status (as defined by the academic institution).
Important Notes:
- Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible.
- Screenshots of documents should be legible.
- Your application materials should not contain photographs .
- Your full name should be clearly visible on all documents.
- Do not submit encrypted documents.
- Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the assessment questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the assessment questionnaire, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Agency contact information

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Email

askHR@sec.gov

Address

SEC
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20602
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Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include:

Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application).
Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years.
Cover Letter.
Writing Sample: Your writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary).
Transcript: Transcripts may be submitted at the time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required.
Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment may be submitted at the time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer.
Verification of enrollment can be one of the following:
1. A screen shot of the semester class schedule,
2. An official letter/acceptance letter of enrollment , or
3. Listed on the official transcript
- The enrollment documents should show student's name, academic institution, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment in at least half-time status (as defined by the academic institution).

Important Notes:

Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible.
Screenshots of documents should be legible.
Your application materials should not contain photographs .
Your full name should be clearly visible on all documents.
Do not submit encrypted documents.
Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the assessment questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the assessment questionnaire, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Agency contact information

ask HR

Email: askHR@sec.gov
Address: SEC
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20602
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/25/2024 to 01/06/2025
Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation
Pay scale & grade

SK 00
Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—As determined by the agency policy. Student may be permitted to work remotely on a case by case basis.
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 0399 Administration And Office Support Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

25-SVP-HQ-12599469-BK
Control number

820443800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820443800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Summer 2025 SEC Scholars Business Program- HQ (Volunteer)

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Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

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Financial disclosure

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Required Documents

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