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AI Systems Developer
Department of State - Agency Wide · Posted today
About the Role
Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience & valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, & participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled.
What You'll Do
- →This vacancy announcement will be open from May 11, 2026 to May 15, 2026 or when 25 applications have been received.
- →The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met.
- →If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same.
- →Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
- →The Field Support Branch (FSB) seeks a student volunteer to develop a custom GPT-powered query database system that transforms how our team accesses and analyzes logistics and operational data.
- →This project focuses on creating intelligent AI agents (CustomGPTs) within the StateChat platform to automate database queries, generate inventory reports, and provide rapid access to critical information across multiple data sources.
- →Working alongside the StateChat team, the student will design and implement AI-powered solutions that enhance logistics integration and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of employment To participate in this Program, you must: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S.
- ✓Students studying abroad are ineligible for application.
- ✓All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States.
- ✓Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
- ✓Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
- ✓Commit to volunteering 8 – 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
- ✓Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution.
- ✓Agree to volunteer.
- ✓This position is unpaid.
- ✓No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work.
- ✓You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
- ✓Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
- ✓Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale.
Benefits
- ★This is an unpaid volunteer experience.
- ★Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
- ★Professional experience: Meaningful project work with clear deliverables, regular supervision and federal mentorship.
- ★Skill Development: Hands-on application of academic knowledge in real-world Federal operations.
- ★Career Exploration: Exposure to Federal missions, workplace culture, and potential career pathways.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4fb3f26c-a2c1-49fe-8db4-886c44f42e6a
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