Spring 2027 SEC Scholars Business Program- HQ (Volunteer)

Summary

Do you want to perform volunteer business operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? The SEC is actively recruiting for the Spring 2027 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 unpaid program. This internship is not remote.

Duties

The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 01/25/2027 - 04/02/2027 02/08/2027 - 04/16/2027 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 Spring. 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 Spring 2027 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 Chairman Atkins Office of Chairman Atkins-Crypto Task Force 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 Data Officer (OCDO) 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 Municipal Securities (OMS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional offices announcement.

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 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.

Evaluations

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 https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13010613.

How to apply 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 resume 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 online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, 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.

Other 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: Tuesday, August 4, 2026; 12:00-1:00 PM ET; Register Here Thursday, August 6, 2026; 1:30- 2:30 PM ET; Register Here Monday, August 17, 2026; 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET; Register Here Wednesday, August 19, 2026; 1:30-2:30 PM ET; Register Here This is a volunteer position. As a result: -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: For more information, please click here. 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.