This is your opportunity to support Treasury in promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. Internships at Treasury give students a unique opportunity to:

• Gain substantive career experience related to your academic interests,
• Acquire lifelong leadership, management, and analytical skills,
• Explore different career avenues in the public sector,
• Build professional relationships, contacts, and networks, and
• Observe the daily operations and working environment of a cabinet-level federal agency.

• Collecting, analyzing, and presenting data in support of policy priorities
• Researching and summarizing academic literature and news pertinent to mission areas
• Drafting talking points, briefing materials, and reports for Treasury leaders and stakeholders
• Attending and reporting on relevant Congressional hearings, official meetings, and conferences in and outside of government
• Interacting with Treasury colleagues and other U.S. government agencies on relevant matters
• Organizing high-level meetings and/or conferences
• Contributing to key management functions and initiatives, such as budget formulation; strategic planning and organizational performance evaluation; human capital planning; information technology system launches and upgrades; and web content management.

Conditions of employment

• Maintain student status throughout internship. (Be actively enrolled or accepted at an accredited institution)
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, and if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, to certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Students must also be able to intern within the confines of the dates listed in the vacancy.
• Intern through virtual environment (maximum telework during pandemic) - will need home computer

Qualifications

We are looking for students who possess a genuine desire to learn about government and public policy. They must also possess basic understanding and skills to perform a variety of tasks relating to activities in the areas of finance, federal regulation, domestic and international economic issues, legal and policy guidance, congressional relations, management/operations, or Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS). Additionally, preference will be given to students who possess the following qualities:

• Perform well in a team environment,
• Strong written and oral communication skills,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to tackle a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet rigorous schedules and tight deadlines,
• Attention to detail, and
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application must include

1.Resume;
2.Responses to the online questions; and
3.Current transcripts. (Unofficial is acceptable)
4.Cover letter (optional)
5.Possession of an existing security clearance is desirable but not required

Students must submit all required documentation during the application process to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We recommend you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. To preview the questions, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11389319.