The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities to legislate, appropriate, and oversee the Federal government for the benefit of the American people. The GAO, commonly referred to as the investigative arm of Congress, or the congressional watchdog, is independent and nonpartisan. The GAO assists Congress in making informed decisions by providing information on policy and program issues, as well as by providing recommendations to make government more effective and responsive.
GAO's work is designed to address four goals:
- to help the Congress address current and emerging challenges to the well-being and financial security of the American people;
- to help the Congress to respond to changing security threats and the challenges of global interdependence;
- to help transform the Federal government to address national challenges; and
- to maximize the value of GAO by enabling quality, timely service to Congress and by being a leading practices Federal agency.
To learn more about GAO, please visit us on the web at: GAO
Interns must work a minimum of 400 hours, part-time (minimum 24 hours per work) or full-time (40 hours per week) not to exceed a total of 640 hours.
The anticipated start date for these intern positions is August/September 2017. Interns may have an opportunity for a permanent position based on a successful intern experience (comprised of a minimum of 400 hours) and successful completion of degree requirements. The ability to convert to a permanent or term appointment with 400 hours of work experience is contingent upon budgetary conditions and staffing needs at the time of eligibility.
Note: Applicants who anticipate graduating before the completion of the internship will not be considered.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is an application limit associated with this announcement. The announcement will close at 11:59 ET on the day we receive 500 applications, or at 11:59 PM eastern on 06/12/2017, whichever comes first. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.
Summary
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities to legislate, appropriate, and oversee the Federal government for the benefit of the American people. The GAO, commonly referred to as the investigative arm of Congress, or the congressional watchdog, is independent and nonpartisan. The GAO assists Congress in making informed decisions by providing information on policy and program issues, as well as by providing recommendations to make government more effective and responsive.
GAO's work is designed to address four goals:
- to help the Congress address current and emerging challenges to the well-being and financial security of the American people;
- to help the Congress to respond to changing security threats and the challenges of global interdependence;
- to help transform the Federal government to address national challenges; and
- to maximize the value of GAO by enabling quality, timely service to Congress and by being a leading practices Federal agency.
To learn more about GAO, please visit us on the web at: GAO
Interns must work a minimum of 400 hours, part-time (minimum 24 hours per work) or full-time (40 hours per week) not to exceed a total of 640 hours.
The anticipated start date for these intern positions is August/September 2017. Interns may have an opportunity for a permanent position based on a successful intern experience (comprised of a minimum of 400 hours) and successful completion of degree requirements. The ability to convert to a permanent or term appointment with 400 hours of work experience is contingent upon budgetary conditions and staffing needs at the time of eligibility.
Note: Applicants who anticipate graduating before the completion of the internship will not be considered.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is an application limit associated with this announcement. The announcement will close at 11:59 ET on the day we receive 500 applications, or at 11:59 PM eastern on 06/12/2017, whichever comes first. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.
Interns will work on various assignments within one of GAO's Administrative Professional and Support Staff (APSS) offices:
Chief Administrative Office (CAO)-Business Process Analytics Group (BPAG): Interns will work with internal stakeholders to collect and analyze data to spot trends and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of internal GAO operations for CAO administrative functions.
Chief Administrative Office (CAO)-Internal Operations and Communication (IOC): Interns will work with CAO’s internal communications team to review, analyze, revise, and restructure intranet content related to GAO’s internal operations and customer services.
Congressional Relations (CR): Interns will identify and monitor the status of legislation; prepare records of reports required by statute or requested by Members of Congress for review by GAO’s Executive Committee; conduct research regarding GAO’s impact on legislation and Congressional oversight.
Human Capital Office (HCO): Interns will provide assistance to GAO employees in a variety of human capital operational areas to include: personnel processing and payroll operations, recruitment and staffing activities, records management, performance management, compensation and leave policies and programs, employee relations activities and benefits programs, diversity and inclusion efforts, and/or budget and contracting matters.
Infrastructure Operations (IO): Interns will perform 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. Information Security, Personnel Security, and Protection Services.
Financial Management and Business Operations (FMBO): Interns will be responsible for maintaining, organizing, interpreting, and reviewing accounting documents and data for record management purposes; analyzing and reviewing data to ensure consistency; conducting analysis of GAO/FMBO’s best practices.
Learning Center (LC): Interns will provide assistance in learning development and delivery activities such as classroom logistics, course development, adjunct faculty program and recognition, course evaluations and analysis, design and development of learning products includes instructor-led training materials for classroom and webinars and eLearning interactive media, simulations, and videos.
Professional Development Program (PDP): Interns will assist with recruiting and hiring activities, PDP learning series, updating PDP program manuals, conducting program analysis.
Public Affairs (PA): Interns will assist with the product line steering committee and working groups; reaching new communications platforms and new features of existing communications platforms.
Strategic Planning and External Liaison (SPEL): Interns will support SPEL programs to include: advancing the use of foresight tools in support of GAO’s strategic planning process; managing GAO’s relationship with the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions and other national audit officers.
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI): Interns will supports a variety of process improvement and change management activities including gathering and analyzing data, helping facilitate and document results of focus groups, creating written communications.
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB): Interns will support research to support improvements to federal financial reports. Duties will include planning for focus groups and surveys as well as analysis of results.
Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Legal Support Services Branch (LSSB): Interns will assist Paralegals in a variety of duties, including: supporting PL attorneys in research projects; maintaining a database of non-major rules; editing Procurement Law decisions; supporting the Contract Appeals Board as Board Clerk; ensuring that OGC’s Access to Records database is updated; researching and retrieving GAO and OGC records and historical documents as requested.
Office of Inspector General (OIG): Interns will assist OIG criminal investigators to analyze data relating to GAO employees or operations to include preparing spreadsheets detailing employee related activities and summarize the information to enable the investigator to form conclusions about rule or law violations.
Opportunity and Inclusiveness (O&I): Interns will work with O&I staff on projects related to diversity and inclusiveness issues and collect and analyze workforce data for trends in order to promote and maintain a work environment that is fair, unbiased, and inclusive.
Applied Research and Methods (ARM) Library Services: Interns will conduct reference and research duties in one or more areas of agency interest, including law, legislative activity/procedures, accounting and finance, economics, education, health service, national defense, natural resources, public policy, transportation, telecommunications.
Enrolled and in good standing in an accredited degree program.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959.
Proof of enrollment through December 2017.
It is important to have a well written, thoughtful response to the essay question, that is supported by your resume. You may draw upon academic, volunteer, and/or work experience as a basis for your response. You must provide an actual narrative response. Any application that says "Please see resume", "N/A", "work experiences", "military", or the equivalent will not be accepted. It is important that you do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If the panelists conclude that your narrative response is not supported by your resume, they will adjust your score accordingly.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the start of the internship.
To qualify for the GS-4 level, you must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program leading to a Bachelor’s degree; and have completed 2 academic years of post-high school study OR an associate’s degree.
An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university.
Please ensure that your USAJOBS resume is current and includes all education information (i.e., name of institution, number of credits completed, graduation/anticipated graduation date, dates of attendance, etc.).
You must maintain status as a current student while on this appointment. Definition of "student": an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled).
Education
See "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
Based on the staffing needs, multiple selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Selectee may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement. (if applicable)
Applicants 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.
GAO’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 identify.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the qualifications requirements, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories.
Best Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Veteran’s preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (Best Qualified) for all positions except for Professional and Scientific positions at the grade 9/band I and above.
Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first for further consideration. A screening panel will review your application package and responses to the narrative questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy 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 vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation or your reply is "see resume." To preview questions please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
In addition to the electronic submission of your resume and completed vacancy questionnaire, you must submit the following:
- All applicants must submit college or university undergraduate transcript (official or unofficial) that supports the number of hours completed.
Note: If you are qualifying based on the fact that you have earned an associates degree, you must submit proof of enrollment in a degree seeking program for fall 2017.
Foreign Education- If you are submitting a transcript from a non-US educational institution, applicants must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service. For additional information please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp .
If you 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.
Veterans Preference- Veterans seeking preference in federal hiring must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces (Member 4 copy of the DD- 214, which indicates Character of Service, other copies are not acceptable). To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying your disability and preference for hiring. If you do submit all the required documents your veterans status will be edited.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Please carefully follow all instructions to ensure you are considered for the position.
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.
Step 1: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button on the right side of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. If you are not registered with USAJOBS, click on the "create your account now!" button to obtain access and electronically build your resume. You will not be able to begin the actual job application without first having a resume built (not uploaded) in the USAJOBS system. Resumes that are uploaded into USAJOBS will not successfully transmit into GAO's application system.
Step 2: Once you submit your resume, you will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Career Connector, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 3: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Click on "Submit" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Career Connector or MY USAJOBS account.
Step 4: Career Connector offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
(3) You may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. The fax number will be available on the cover sheet.
Please note that each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to ensure that all pages have been received.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. Likewise, if sending them by fax, be sure and include both of them behind the respective fax cover sheet and send them as one fax. If you upload a document, e.g. your undergraduate transcript, do not also fax that same document (or fax another undergraduate transcript).
If you have any questions about this announcement, you may send an email to gaorecruitment@gao.gov BEFORE the closing date. Please include the announcement number in the subject line of your email.
Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE 5 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues encountered after 5 PM on the closing date, please contact CareerConnectorHelp@do.treas.gov. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
Applicants who are determined to be "best-qualified" may be contacted for an interview.
Travel and relocation expenses associated with the interviewing and/or hiring process will not be paid. GAO will contact applicants to determine the most appropriate method for conducting the interview, including options for face-to-face, in a field location, or by phone.
If you do not meet the key requirements or 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In addition to the electronic submission of your resume and completed vacancy questionnaire, you must submit the following:
- All applicants must submit college or university undergraduate transcript (official or unofficial) that supports the number of hours completed.
Note: If you are qualifying based on the fact that you have earned an associates degree, you must submit proof of enrollment in a degree seeking program for fall 2017.
Foreign Education- If you are submitting a transcript from a non-US educational institution, applicants must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service. For additional information please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp .
If you 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.
Veterans Preference- Veterans seeking preference in federal hiring must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces (Member 4 copy of the DD- 214, which indicates Character of Service, other copies are not acceptable). To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying your disability and preference for hiring. If you do submit all the required documents your veterans status will be edited.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Please carefully follow all instructions to ensure you are considered for the position.
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.
Step 1: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button on the right side of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. If you are not registered with USAJOBS, click on the "create your account now!" button to obtain access and electronically build your resume. You will not be able to begin the actual job application without first having a resume built (not uploaded) in the USAJOBS system. Resumes that are uploaded into USAJOBS will not successfully transmit into GAO's application system.
Step 2: Once you submit your resume, you will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Career Connector, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 3: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Click on "Submit" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Career Connector or MY USAJOBS account.
Step 4: Career Connector offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
(3) You may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. The fax number will be available on the cover sheet.
Please note that each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to ensure that all pages have been received.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. Likewise, if sending them by fax, be sure and include both of them behind the respective fax cover sheet and send them as one fax. If you upload a document, e.g. your undergraduate transcript, do not also fax that same document (or fax another undergraduate transcript).
If you have any questions about this announcement, you may send an email to gaorecruitment@gao.gov BEFORE the closing date. Please include the announcement number in the subject line of your email.
Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE 5 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues encountered after 5 PM on the closing date, please contact CareerConnectorHelp@do.treas.gov. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
Applicants who are determined to be "best-qualified" may be contacted for an interview.
Travel and relocation expenses associated with the interviewing and/or hiring process will not be paid. GAO will contact applicants to determine the most appropriate method for conducting the interview, including options for face-to-face, in a field location, or by phone.
If you do not meet the key requirements or 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
