Naval Acquisition Career Center The Department Of the Navy ( DON ) Acquisition Intern Program is a civilian ( not active duty military ) professional hiring program . The Naval Acquisition Career Center ( NACC ) manages several hundred interns at any given time . The internship is two and one half years , but may vary in length depending on the program the intern applies for . The career fields available are Business / Cost Estimating and Financial Management , Contracting , Communications / Computer Systems , Acquisition Logistics , Systems Planning , Research , Development and Engineering , or Manufacturing , Production and Quality Assurance . This is an excepted service position . Interns can choose a variety of locations in which to live . While this program is designed for those just out of college that is certainly not the rule . There are many interns that are non - traditional and the Navy encourages veterans as well as non - veterans to apply for positions through this program . There are GPA requirements for each career field , see job descriptions below . Some internships require the completion of a senior project . This program has recently converted from the General Schedule pay scale to the National Security Personnel System pay for performance . The NACC Bulletin Board is the primary vehicle for collective communication to the Intern workforce , their supervisors and the CFMs , as well as , other interested parties . Interns are required to check the bulletin board daily for new messages and messages requiring action . Mission . To provide the DON Acquisition Enterprise with the workforce development tools and programs that enable delivery of the products and services required by the war fighter . Vision . An effective , innovative , and empowered team leading the Acquisition Enterprise in the development of a diverse , world - class workforce . Organization . The NACC is organized to provide the NAIP with complete support for all aspects of the program . Under the lead of the Director , the Intern operations are primarily under the direction of the Acquisition Intern Program Division Head with other administrative support coming from the Operations Division . For a complete listing of NAIP staff contact information visit the NAIP Intern Points of Contact page on their website . Ronald Fevola - Acquisition Intern Program Division HeadHugh Smith - Director Naval Acquisition Career Center NAIP Job Descriptions & Position Qualifications . Community Planner ( 0020 job series ) positions are involved in providing contractor guidance and documentation to assure contract compliance and quality assurance as pertains to facility planning , regional planning , special project planning , safety site planning , and economic analysis . Provides direct support to in - house and contracted planning projects by utilizing state of the art technical skills and techniques . Interpret laws , regulations and policies and apply innovative technical principles , practices and theories . Related Degrees : Urban Development & Planning , Architecture , Landscape Architecture , Economics , Geography Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Computer Scientist ( 1550 job series ) positions involve the application of , or research into , computer science methods and techniques to store , manipulate , transform or present information by means of computer systems . This involves the development , test , and evaluation of automated systems , programs , hardware and software interfacing techniques , and adapting advanced methods and techniques in computer science to solve complex and highly demanding computer processing requirements . Related Degrees : Computer Science Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 75 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Contract Specialist ( 1102 job series ) positions are involved in the acquisition of supplies and services . Assignments may include requirements determination and contract planning , business evaluation and price - cost analysis , negotiation , contract administration , and contract termination . Related Degrees : Any Business Degree Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Engineering ( 800 job series ) positions perform professional engineering tasks to support acquisition programs , projects and activities . These may relate to the design , development , construction , fabrication , installation , modification and analysis of platforms ( ships and airplanes ) ; equipment ; systems or system components ; facilities ; environmental protection , etc . Typical specialties may include aerospace , computer , electrical , electronics , chemical , architect , fire protection , environmental , marine , ocean , materials , civil , industrial , mechanical engineering and naval architect . Related Degrees : Any Professional Engineering Degree and MBA " Requires a minimum GPA of 2 . 75 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Financial Management Analyst ( 501 job series ) perform , advise on , or supervise work in any of the phases of budget administration when such work requires knowledge and skill in applying budget - related laws , regulations , policies , precedents , methods , and techniques . This typically involves analytical , technical , and administrative duties in one or more phases of the budgetary process , e . g . budget formulation and justification , presentation and enactment , or execution . Related Degrees : Finance , Accounting , or other Business " Requires a minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Logistics Management Specialist ( 346 job series ) positions are involved in the identification of activities involved in providing logistics support , the integration of actions required of each activity into a comprehensive logistics plan , the monitoring of progress in meeting the planned requirements , the adjustments of logistics plans and schedules for all related actions , and coordination of efforts to effect the plan . This includes determining requirements for funds , manpower , facilities , equipment , transportation , communications , training , supplies and support services ; as well as , the design and development , procurement , production , storage , maintenance , utilization and disposal of supplies and equipment . They are also involved in acquisition of required support services such as transportation and communications and in the acquisition and training of personnel . Related Degrees : Supply Chain Management , or other Business Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Natural Resources Specialist ( 401 job series ) positions are involved in directing program requirements for natural resources consultation , technical reviews , and guidance on facility planning efforts , design and construction projects , real estate actions , environmental compliance documentation , and development of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans for Navy and Marine Corps activities . Related Degrees : Biology , Natural Resource Management , Environmental Protection / Science Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Operations Research Analyst ( 1515 job series ) positions perform professional and scientific work requiring the design , development and adaptation of mathematical , statistical , econometric , and other scientific methods and techniques to analyze problems of management and to provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems . The primary requirement of the work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem . Related Degrees : Operations Research , Mathematics or Statistics Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Psychologist ( 0180 job series ) Conducts analysis for specific programs relating to military training , interacting with multi - disciplined groups engaged in the conduct of instructional systems evaluations , training effectiveness assessments , training management studies / organizational analyses , staff studies , and other training analyses . Related Degrees : Industrial / Organizational , Human Factor , Cognitive , Experimental or Educational Psychology Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " based on the bachelor ' s degree . Realty Specialist ( 1170 job series ) positions are involved in the identification of real estate requirements , including the design and preparation of real estate acquisition documents , obtaining and preparing documentation , planning and executing major administrative actions , analyzing proposed easements , leases , licenses , host - tenant real estate , and use agreements . Also involves the preparation of documents for disposal of excess property ; and , providing technical advice to Navy and Marine Corps regarding real estate actions . Related Degrees : Realty , Urban Development & Planning Requires a " minimum GPA of 2 . 95 " , based on the bachelor ' s degree . Application Information . The Naval Acquisition Intern Program ( NAIP ) uses the Office of Personnel Management ' s ( OPM ) USA Staffing Tool , Application Manager , as its one stop source for applying to the program . Application Manager is a web - based program available for applicants to apply 7 days a week , 24 hours a day . It fully automates the applicant recruitment , qualification assessment , referral , and notification processes . Applicants must complete the on - line application process and submit a resume and transcript ( s ) ; preferably through the " upload process " , to be considered . Fax submissions are acceptable however ; please pay particular attention to the directions found in the Document Upload section of Application Manager . When you have submitted your application , you should return to application manager to verify that all your documentation uploaded successfully and is legible . No paper applications will be accepted . Applicant educational requirements must be completed by not later than June 30 , 2008 . The primary NAIP recruiting method is an on - campus approach at selected colleges and universities to attract high caliber applicants to meet the future needs of the DON Acquisition Workforce . Participating commands will represent the NAIP at a significant number of colleges and universities during the spring recruiting season . In most cases , Navy Civilian representatives from our participating commands will be on - campus to recruit at events scheduled through college placement offices . These events are open to current students and alumni and in many cases to the public . Representatives will be listed under their own command names , e . g . NAVAIR , NAVSEA , NAVFAC , etc . , and not as NAIP . Occasionally , specific open to the public NAIP vacancies will be posted and filled through OPM ' s USAJOBS website : . Current open positions can be found by going to the website , clicking on the " search jobs " button , and performing a keyword search for " Naval Acquisition Intern Program " . All current open announcements will appear . To apply , simply click on the position in which you are interested and follow the application instructions . If the search results state " No results matched the query " , then there are no current open announcements . Potential applicants are encouraged to check back periodically on USA Jobs as announcements are placed there on an infrequent basis and may only be open for a short period of time . You may want to consider using the Job Search Agent function in My USAJOBS to build an on - going search for " Naval Acquisition Intern Program " jobs . Participating Commands . The following is a list of mission statements of commands that participate in the Navy Acquisition Intern program . Naval Aviation Systems Team ( NAVAIR ) [ www . navair . navy . mil ] Serves the Nation and the Navy by developing , acquiring , and supporting naval aeronautical and related technology systems with which the operating forces , in support of the Unified Commanders and our allies , can train , fight , and win . Naval Sea Systems Command ( NAVSEA ) [ www . navsea . navy . mil ] The largest of the Navy ' s five systems commands , Naval Sea Systems Command ( NAVSEA ) engineers , builds and supports America ' s Fleet of ships and combat systems . Naval Facilities Engineering Command ( NAVFAC ) To manage the planning , design and construction of shore facilities for U . S . Navy activities around the world . Naval Supply Systems Command ( NAVSUP ) [ www . navsup . navy . mil ] To provide U . S . Naval Forces with quality supplies and services . Space And Naval Warfare Systems Command ( SPAWAR ) Provides the warfighter with knowledge superiority by developing , delivering , and maintaining effective , capable and integrated command , control , communications , computer , intelligence and surveillance systems . Marine Corps To serve as the Commandant ’ s principal agent for equipping the Operating Forces to accomplish their warfighting mission . Military Sealift Command ( MSC ) To provide ocean transportation of equipment , fuel , supplies and ammunition to sustain U . S . forces worldwide during peacetime and in war for as long as operational requirements dictate . Navy International Program Office ( NIPO ) Provides assistance to America ' s Allies , partners , and friends within the framework of U . S . laws , DoD policy , and congressional guidance . Office of Naval Research ( ONR ) Coordinates , executes , and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through universities , government laboratories , and nonprofit and for - profit organizations . Strategic Systems Program Office ( SSP ) The Strategic Systems Programs organization has served our nation ' s defense and contributed uniquely to the preservation of universal stability by deploying the most effective deterrent to global war the world has ever known . It all began with the POLARIS program and continues today in supporting the unmatched capability embodied in Ohio ( SSBN - 726 ) - class TRIDENT submarines . Navy Engineering Logistics Office ( NELO ) The Navy Engineering Logistics Office provides centralized engineering logistics support . This involves engineering logistics , transportation , and other business and supply - related support to the Fleet and shore establishment within the Department of the Navy . Many of the projects are high priority and sometimes classified . The projects and efforts require the support of operational and business functions , some of which relate to the Government procurement process . External links . The NACC Web Site is the best place to begin your search for information and it is very dynamic . It has policy guidance and contains samples of all of our required local forms . Links are available that are related to the acquisition career field and to Interns in particular . The NACC Bulletin Board will let you know when the web site has been updated , or when the links have changed . The Naval Acquisition Intern Program Official Website : Other Links :