The hourly rate for this position is varied based on student education level: 

$15.92 Undergrad 1 (Freshman or Sophomore)

$16.08 Undergrad 2 (Junior or Senior)

$19.28 Undergrad 3 (Senior)

and is non-negotiable. 

Under direction, incumbents must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work.

This Statement of Work encompasses the need for student services in technical and/or analytical support within the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Department's Autonomous Technology Division (ATD) Contracting Officers Representative (COR) area ofresponsibility. In addition to hands-on project and contract monitoring work, the student will assist the ISR COR group with the development of processes and procedures to be utilized by ISR programs in the collection and dissemination ofreporting data, performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical software, composing and completing technical reports, technical writing pertaining to system analyses and assessments, participation in COR meetings with contracted entities and assist with related presentations within the ISR Department and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC). These tasks will be conducted entirely at NIWC Pacific, Naval Base Point Loma Complex, in San Diego, CA.

This work will support the ISR Department Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and potentially any of the projects within the ISR Department that may or may not require Secret Clearance. There are currently over 160 active projects in the department. While the student is assigned to the COR group at the division level, the student will support and assist with R&D and T&E efforts in any of the department's active projects. In addition to direct project support experience, there are opportunities to participate in Department level and Center level activities that assist and improve procedures and processes that are promulgated to all projects Center -wide. In order to maximize efficiency and the effectiveness of project tasking, processes improvements are identified and formulated by the project's COR. Understanding the areas of potential improvement within the various ISR projects is challenging work, as projects are at different stages in their lifecycles, and there are varying levels of complexity and tasks involved in each project. Working directly with the COR, the student contractor will learn and utilize established COR communication, documentation and reporting protocols. In addition, the student contractor may assist in the preparation, performance and data analysis ofR&D and T&E activities in various ISR Department projects. These tasks will be conducted primarily at NIWC's facility within Naval Base Point Loma and may also include local travel to other campuses within Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific in the San Diego, CA metropolitan area.

The student contractor shall provide support in the following areas, as specified under individual task orders, to the work sponsor:

Software Engineering, Programming, Hardware Support:

• Performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical software.
• Composing and completing technical reports, system analyses, and assessments.
• Assisting with the development of processes and procedures utilized by ISR systems in the collection and dissemination of data.
• Participating in COR meetings and assist in coordinating related events and presentations for the ISR Department and NIWC Pacific.
• Performing technical writing, literature searches and reviews; compiling and cataloging background material; and/or preparing summaries.
• Submit Monthly Status Reports in accordance with the base contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Area of Study: Any major. Psychology, Physiology, Biology Marine Biology and Chemistry. (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior).

Course Work (preferred, but not mandatory):

• College level math, or Statistics
• Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or
• Psychology, Physiology Chemistry/Biology

• Expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common statistical software.
• Interest and/or experience in engineering practices as well as software and hardware development, Program Management and Oversight.
• Qualified candidates will possess a strong work ethic, good communication skills and be detail oriented.
• Student available to work 10-20 hours per week during semester, and 15-40 hours per week during breaks preferred.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• This position may require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify.
• This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week.
• This position will remain open until filled.
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.