Professional Administrative Intern Program (PAIP)

About the Professional Administrative Intern Program

The Professional Administrative Intern Program is an Headquarters developmental program for entry-level administrative professionals designed to acquaint them with NASA missions and operations, integrate them into the workforce as quickly as possible, and prepare them for more complex and responsible duties that they can perform with increasing independence. Required program activities include an Individual Development Plan (IDP) prepared with each intern by the supervisor, establishment of a mentor relationship with an experienced staff member, orientation, formal and on-the-job training, and completion of a Professional Administrative Intern Program project, which the intern describes in a written and oral report given in Levels I and II to a panel of evaluators.

Selection Criteria: Entry-level employees in covered positions (NCC 200, 600, 700, and other two grade interval series) are automatically placed in the Professional Administrative Intern Program and their participation is mandatory.