Program Summary
The TCF Program/Finance internship offers opportunities to learn and develop as an accountant or budget analyst in the financial community of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Interns are recruited locally each spring at colleges and universities to work at medical facilities and hospital network corporate offices for a period of two years.
Hospitals sponsoring internships change annually, so contact the Program Manager to receive current information about the preceptors leading the program. Salary and excellent benefits are provided. Hiring begins in June, so get started early.
Training Specifics
You will experience a wide range of hands-on fiscal activities in addition to the main subjects of accounting or budget analysis. In addition to fiscal topics, you will have opportunities to work with medical and support services throughout the hospital, as well as participate on interdisciplinary work groups and committees that address ways to plan better services for veterans of all ages and from all branches of service. You will also benefit from funds dedicated for travel and formal learning experiences to add to your professional skill sets and experience.
At the end of 15-18 months, you will consider job options at your training location or at other VA fiscal locations that need your technical competencies and skills. You will have attended the national TCF Intern and Preceptor conference, the biannual VHA Fiscal Conference, and/or regional planning events to network with future colleagues and potential supervisors. You will have experienced operational, managerial, and strategic fiscal activities. Start as a VA intern, and be trained, experienced, and tested for future positions in the finance community.
- Establish effective working relationships
- Practice communication and networking skills
- Apply diplomacy and resourcefulness to daily assignments
- Analyze and address complex systems and funding programs
Qualifications
To qualify for the TCF Program financial internship, you must have 24 hours of undergraduate or graduate accounting to be eligible for an accountant internship; demonstrate broad education experience and academic excellence, and have relevant study or experience in financial functions.
The ability and willingness to relocate is a requirement for selection as a TCF Program intern. If relocation is necessary for permanent placement, VA pays for moving expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
