The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '27 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, who will remain full-time students through October 2028. Summer Cohort Start Date: 31 May 2027 (alternate: 14 June 2027); End Date: 20 August 2027. Students must attend for a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours). Selection Office(s): Small Business Office under Acquisition & Technology
What you'd do
- This is a temporary position NTE 04 September 2027.
- As a BUSINESS & INDUSTRY STUDENT TRAINEE (SMALL BUSINESS) you will be responsible for the following duties: Assists in providing business development assistance to small businesses regarding federal socioeconomic government contracting programs.
- Assist in conveying provisions of the DCSA Small Business programs and availabilities.
- This includes raising awareness of Small Business programs and initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and information sharing.
- Monitor the OSBP & IE mailbox and respond to requests for Industry One-on-One Capability Briefings and Product Demonstrations.
- Support the coordination of access to contracting opportunities for award through collaboration with the acquisition community and procurement representatives.
- Provide assistance to small businesses as well as aid in development of small business principles and strategies to enhance their ability to compete successfully for contracts.
- Assist in the conduct of program evaluations, monitoring and assessment of awardee performance.
- Support the review of compliance terms and conditions of award as well as review financial reports in accordance with associated SOP guidance.
- Assist in addressing issues as well as collaboration with other SBO staff members and/or SBO partners.
- Assist in the development and delivery of materials to meet the needs of small businesses and SBO organizations/agencies.
- Coordinate with contracting to meet compliance requirements.
- Assist in building and maintaining a local network of collaborative partnerships, economic development practitioners in Federal, state, regional and local government, chambers of commerce, business and trade associations, financial institutions, educational institutions and civic/community organizations.
- Represent the SBO at a variety of public functions through outreach, presentations and training.
- Educate the small business, lender and contracting community about SBO programs and services and other small business-relevant topics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What they want
- All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement.
- Official Transcripts and other required Official supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students prior to their start date.
- College Freshmen must also submit
- Starts
- 2026-09-01