Summary Interns are hired in several organizational components within CMS. For more information about organizational components in CMS, visit http://www.cms.gov/. As a Student Trainee (Data Scientist), GS-1599-5/7, you will have direct access to big data. See responsibilities below for more specifics. Responsibilities Participate in using code and statistical analysis to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Adjust and correlate data into logical results. Perform statistical and other advanced analysis to find patterns and relationships within large volumes of data. Collect data and information, performing data quality reviews, running statistical models, conduct data analysis, and provide assessments to management. Support preparation of reports including creation of visualizations (e.g., graphs in excel), translation to business intelligence tools, and/or development of written materials to convey statistical information and business insights. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ALL PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the CMS Pathways - Summer Internship Program, an individual must be enrolled and seeking a degree (e.g., diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution/program on a full or half-time basis for the current SPRING 2026 semester. Additional proof of enrollment for the upcoming SUMMER 2026 or FALL 2026 semester will be required before a final job offer can be extended. Click here for a definition of a qualifying education institution/program. - AND - Possess and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the unweighted 4.0 scale. GPA is based on current enrollment. GPA 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and GPA 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. NOTE: Students enrolled in a school or college that utilizes a Pass/Fail grading system are required to submit an unofficial transcript, which must include the institution's legend that documents the Pass/Fail equivalency. TRANSCRIPTS or other applicable education documents (e.g., acceptance letter) are required at the time of application to verify program eligibility. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-05: Completion of a Bachelor's degree, equivalent degree, OR 4 academic years of education above high school that leads to a Bachelor's degree. Four full academic years above high school is defined as 120 credits or 180 quarter hours. GS-07: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate-level education. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. OR eligibility under Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one of the following provisions of superior academic achievement: Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one of the following provisions of superior academic achievement: NOTE: If you are claiming S.A.A., you must provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application that documents this claim: A grade-point average of "B" (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. A grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all required courses completed in your major field of study, or those required courses in your major completed in the last two years of your undergraduate study. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies TRANSCRIPTS are required at the time of application to verify satisfactory completion of education as part of the program eligibility and qualification requirements. You must submit an unofficial transcript from your Institution attesting to your possession of the required education. All unofficial transcripts must include the following: current overall GPA, enrollment status, major, and the number of credits for each course. If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position. If you are enrolled for SPRING 2026 semester and do not have a transcript (e.g., a graduating high school student who is enrolled for a bachelor's degree program for SPRING 2026, in addition to your High School (or previous Degree) transcript, you MUST provide proof of acceptance or an enrollment letter from your Institution with your application. If you do not submit the required documentation, you will not be considered for this position. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12880862 Education (See qualifications section.) Additional Information Salary Range: All CMS Pathways Interns are hired at the step 1 of the grade in which they are selected. Your salary will be based on the locality pay of your duty station as determined by law. For more information about federal civilian locality pay rates, see opm.gov. Step 1 Salary Rates per Region: Atlanta, GA - GS-5 - $20.64; GS-7 - $25.57 Boston, MA - GS-5 - $22.11; GS-7 - $27.38 Chicago, IL - GS-5 - $21.82; GS-7 - $27.03 Dallas, TX - GS-5 - $21.22; GS-7 - $26.29 Denver, CO - GS-5 - $21.76; GS-7 - $26.96 Kansas City, MO - GS-5 - $19.84; GS-7 - $24.57 New York, NY - GS-5 - $23.00; GS-7 - $28.49 Philadelphia, PA - GS-5 - $21.51; GS-7 - $26.64 San Francisco, CA - GS-5 - $24.40; GS-7 - $30.23 Seattle, WA - GS-5 - $21.94; GS-7 - $27.18 Washington, DC, Woodlawn, MD and Bethesda, MD - GS-5 - $22.33; GS-7 - $26.66 Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. CMS Duty Stations: Woodlawn, MD; Bethesda, MD; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA. Benefits: Summer Interns hired on a short-term basis (90 days or less) are not eligible for Federal benefits, i.e., health, life, and retirement. Appointments made in duration in excess of 90 days and for full-time are eligible for health benefits. *All summer Interns will accrue sick leave. Schedule: Interns are eligible to work Full-time (40 hours per week) or Part-time (16 to 32 hours per week). Duration of Appointment: Summer Intern appointments begin May/June 2026 and will not exceed September 12, 2026. Summer Intern appointments MAY be extended beyond the not-to-exceed (NTE) date at the agency's discretion.
