Financial Management Palace Acquire (PAQ) Intern

This post will be utilized to fill 6 positions at Wright-Patterson AFB OH and 2 positions at Kirtland AFB, NM - please specify your location preference in your application.

Where your degree meets real‑world impact Are you about to graduate with your bachelor’s and ready to jump into a meaningful career? Do you want to use your financial skills to support cutting‑edge science, national defense, and innovations that shape the future? The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is looking for ambitious, high-potential graduates to join our Palace Acquire (PAQ) Financial Management Internship Program — a fast‑track, full-time, paid development program designed to launch your federal career. This is your chance to step directly into the world of federal financial management, learn from experts, and make an impact from day one.

What You’ll Do As a PAQ Financial Management Intern, you will:

- Support real AFRL programs with real budgets — no simulations, no busywork
- Learn how to plan, execute, and track funding for groundbreaking research and technology
- Work alongside scientists, engineers, and mission leaders to ensure resources align with strategic priorities
- Analyze financial data, identify trends, and help shape resource decisions
- Rotate through different financial disciplines to build a broad, powerful skill set
- Receive structured training, mentorship, and career development tailored to YOU
- You’ll be part of a team that manages the dollars behind the discoveries — and your work will directly support the Air Force’s most advanced research.

What You’ll Gain The PAQ program is one of the Air Force’s premier entry‑level development pipelines. You’ll receive:

• Full‑time federal employment from day one
• Competitive salary with promotions as you progress
• Paid training, certifications, and professional development
• Mentorship from experienced financial managers
• A clear career path into mid-level financial management roles
• Work that matters — supporting national defense and scientific innovation

This is more than a job. It’s a launchpad.

Why AFRL?AFRL is where the Air Force’s most brilliant minds push the boundaries of science and technology. As part of our Financial Management team, you’ll help ensure those breakthroughs happen. You’ll be supporting research in areas like:

- Artificial intelligence
- Space systems
- Hypersonics
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced materials
- Biotechnology
- Your work helps make the impossible possible.

Locations Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Ready to Start Your Career Strong?If you’re graduating soon and want a career that blends financial expertise with mission‑driven impact, the PAQ program is your opportunity to step into something big. Apply today and start building the future — your own, and your country’s.

• Telework:
  • Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
• Remote Work (CONUS):
  • No, this position is not approved for remote work.
• Eligible for a Referral Bonus?:
  • No

• Required Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship - Recent graduate - Within 2 years of completing a qualifying degree - Within 6 years if a Veteran - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields: - Accounting - Finance - Math - Business‑related fields (e.g., Business Administration, Economics) - Minimum GPA: 2.95 or higher (cumulative) - Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance - Selective Service registration (for males) - Mobility Agreement

• Desired Qualifications:

  • Who We’re Looking For: We want graduating students who are:
    • Graduating this year with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
    • Curious, driven, and excited to learn
    • Comfortable working with numbers, data, and problem-solving
    • Strong communicators who can work with diverse teams
    • Ready to take on responsibility and grow quickly

No prior federal experience needed — we’ll train you.