Career Interns are NASA’s Future

NASA actively supports three career-intern (post-degree) programs, geared primarily to graduates.  Read ahead for information on each of the programs and where to go for more information.

Federal Career Internship Program (FCIP)
NASA uses the Federal Career Intern Program to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into a variety of entry-level occupations.  Participants in this two-year program receive valuable on-the-job experience as well as formal classroom training.  After successful completion of the program, interns are converted to permanent NASA positions.

NASA Contracting Intern Program (NCIP)
If you are a college graduate with a degree in a business related field and minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, the NCIP is a 30 month program which consists of two rotational assignments. Your first trip will be to NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC for orientation.

The NCIP provides structured training including formal education in the area of contracting, diverse rotational assignments, and extensive on-the-job training. The program's goal is to develop a valuable resource pool of candidates for employment at one of the NASA Centers. Participants work under the guidance of qualified procurement personnel performing duties directly related to the field of procurement.

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).  Individuals who have earned a graduate degree and are interested in pursuing a career in Federal services will want to participate in this program.  This is a two-year program and participants are appointed at the GS-9 level (currently $38,406 - $49,924 per year). After successful completion of the first year, PMFs are eligible for promotion to the GS-11 level ($46,469 - $60,405 per year). Upon successful completion of the second year, PMFs are eligible for conversion to a permanent federal civil service position and promotion to the GS-12 level ($55,694 - $72,400 per year). Over 100 government organizations, including NASA participate in the PMF program.

You can get detailed information on how to apply for a Presidential Management Fellows position by visiting the Presidential Management Fellows website at http://www.pmi.opm.gov