This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/617738000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.
This vacancy is for Spring internship positions. The anticipated start dates begin in January 2022.
10/19/2021 to 11/01/2021
$35,470 - $35,470 per year
GS 4
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Temporary
Multiple Schedules
Excepted
None
No
No
PDP-22-DE-11266605
617738000
This position is open to current students enrolled in an undergraduate program seeking a degree from an accredited educational institution on a full or half-time basis.
Interns will work on various assignments within one of GAO's Chief Administrative Offices or Staff Offices:
Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Business Process Analytics: Will work on internal surveys and evaluations, participate in the design, implementation and analysis of these programs. Experience or training with data analysis software (Excel, Python, R, Tableau, etc.) and quantitative research methods (surveys/polls/questionnaires, data collection, and statistics) and Qualtrics software survey platform are desired.
CAO, Insider Threat: Conducts risk assessments in order to triage potential insider threats. Assists in identifying agency-wide vulnerabilities that could be exploited by insider threats, and developing mitigation strategies.
CAO, Telework Special Assistant: Performs a full-range of analytical, technical and administrative work assignments in support of GAO's telework oversight, implementation and change management initiatives.
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI): Assists with process improvement and change management projects and use Agile project management techniques to implement agency-wide improvements, gather requirements for information technology systems, and/or analyze and visualize performance data.
Congressional Relations (CR): Fosters and maintains liaisons with congressional committees, Members of Congress, and congressional staff.
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB): Reviewing and analyzing federal financial reports, providing assistance updating the FASAB Handbook, and/or supporting the development of implementation guidance. Data gathering and analysis using automation tools are desired.
Financial Management and Business Operations (FMBO): Maintaining, organizing, and reviewing accounting and budget documents and data for record management purposes; analyzing data to ensure consistency.
Human Capital Office (HCO): Performs analytical and technical assignments to support GAO's human resources functions i.e. researching human capital trends and leading practices, processing personnel and payroll actions, developing recruitment strategies, communications materials and enhancing diversity and inclusion programs.
Information Systems and Technology Services (ISTS), Budget, Acquisition, and Contracts Group (BACG): Assists in performing budget and procurement formulation and administration duties using Financial and MS office systems.
ISTS, Engineering Services Group (ESG): Engineering support activities including research and preparation of engineering requirements, market research, deliverable reviews, validation of Engineering Technology & Enhancement (ETE) related services.
ISTS, Operational Readiness Group (ORG): Assists with inputting User Guides and IT Notices for GAO personnel to access in the Self Service portal of the Service Now Knowledge Management Data Base.
ISTS, Publishing and Dissemination Group (PDG): Various publishing support activities including operations, quality assurance, print procurement, publishing technical support, and accessibility. Knowledge of publishing, Adobe, and MS Office.
Infrastructure Operations (IO): Performs analytical studies focused on evaluating the effectiveness of various business operations, processes, and programs in the subject areas of facility management, security and emergency management, and records management.
Learning Center (LC): Provides course development assistance to the agency's learning & talent development unit to include: analysis, development and implementation of classroom, webinar, and eLearning courseware.
Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Assists management with a variety of administrative support functions, including supporting attorneys on projects by researching and retrieving GAO and OGC records and documents; assist paralegals with maintaining data systems.
Office of Inspector General (OIG) - Reports to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations and collaborate with federal agents on the development of investigations, including assisting in interviews and analysis of documentary and email evidence.
Professional Development Program (PDP) Internal Office: Performs analytical assignments, office processes to identify efficiencies and improvements, utilizing Excel and PowerPoint applications, visualizing survey data, and researching trends and best practices.
Public Affairs (PA): Helps with maintaining and improving external communications on digital and social platforms and help with media relations.
Strategic Planning and External Liaison (SPEL): Helps to develop tools and methods to advance strategic planning and strategic foresight programs, promote dialogue within the accountability community, improve event coordination and planning tools.
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
Be enrolled and in good standing in an accredited graduate degree program.
Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959. Visit http://www.sss.gov.
You will be subject to a background investigation/ suitability determination.
Student must work a minimum of 400 hours, not to exceed a total of 640 hours.
If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated.
To qualify for the GS-4 level, you MUST be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree seeking program, and meet one of the following criteria:
NOTE: You must be a current student enrolled in an undergraduate program seeking a degree from an accredited educational institution on a full or half-time basis. If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated.
All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student, as well as support your educational claim.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
This position does not have promotion potential.
Work schedules can be Full-time or Part-time. Part time student interns are required to work 16 - 32 hours per week. Students who will graduate in May 2022 may be required to work full time in order to meet the required 400 hours.
Appointments for student intern positions are nonpermanent and generally last from 10 to 16 weeks. Student interns may have an opportunity for a permanent or term position based on a successful intern experience (completion of a minimum of 400 hours of work, not to exceed a total of 640 hours) and successful completion of degree requirements. The ability to convert to a permanent or term appointment with a minimum 400 hours of work experience is contingent upon budgetary conditions and staffing needs at the time of eligibility.
Applicants who are selected for this position you will be required to provide an official transcript on the day of your orientation or within 3 business days after orientation. This transcript show that you meet the education requirements for the GS-4 grade level, and that you are currently enrolled through at least May 2022. Failure to meet the requirements or provide the transcript will result in termination of your internship.
OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.govThe U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. If you meet all of the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. All applicants will be rated based on their responses to the assessment questions and the essay question. Please make sure that your responses to the assessment questions are supported in your resume. Follow all instructions carefully as incomplete answers, errors, or omissions may affect your rating. Your rating will be invalid if you fail to include a narrative reply to any assessment question(s) that requires further explanation or your reply is "see resume."
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Veterans' preference applies to this vacancy. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. For more information regarding veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
To preview vacancy: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11266605
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Your resume must show the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment.
All applicants must submit college or university undergraduate transcripts (official or unofficial) that support the semester/quarters number of hours completed and/or degree conferred.
Current proof of enrollment (i.e., transcript, proof of registered courses, or letter from school registrar's office)Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. Applicants who are determined to be "best-qualified" may be contacted for an interview.
GAO will contact applicants to determine the most appropriate method for conducting the interview, including options for face-to-face, in a field location, by Zoom, Skype, or by phone. Travel and relocation expenses associated with the interviewing and/or hiring process will not be paid.
If you do not meet the key requirements, basic qualifications or fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
You can check the status of your application at any time through your personal USAJOBS account.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/617738000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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