Management Intern (COTA)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
• Salary: $57736 – $111087/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-28
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-07

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Job Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Management Intern (COTA) program is known for developing future administrative professionals and leaders. This highly competitive program offers a few outstanding NIH employees the two-year opportunity to rotate through different administrative career fields and gain invaluable insight into the NIH.

The Management Intern program is looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about their professional development.

Key Responsibilities

As a Management Intern, you will work in various functional rotations in a variety of NIH administrative management areas for two years. Program features also include access to a senior-level mentor, an individual training budget, an opportunity to participate in challenging projects and committees, and face-to-face interactions with NIH leaders. You will develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP).

The plan will specify developmental assignments involving on-the-job training and formal training courses. You will participate in a variety of training and discussion groups and receive classroom education to support and augment your development. Your Performance Management Appraisal Plan (PMAP) will cover each year of the training period. The plan will specify the performance goals for each year based on developmental assignments and work goals.

You will gain qualifying experience in a target position at the NIH. You will be required, with the assistance of your mentor, to locate a position, upon completing the program. Placement in the target position will require at least a Fully Successful rating for each year of the training period. At the end of the training program, you will work with your mentor to find an appropriate placement in an Institute's administrative organization.

Contact

dayca@mail.nih.gov · 301-594-3929

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57736 – $111087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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