The HHS Office of Inspector General is recruiting for the 2018 Summer Internship program. You can help us with our efforts to reach a diverse applicant pool by sharing this information with others across your respective networks who might be interested in applying. Thank you.
Who May Apply: Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Appointment Type: These are excepted service appointments under the OIG Internship Program. The Internship will begin May 2018 and is not to exceed September 30, 2018. These appointments do not allow for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent appointment in the federal service.
To view a complete list of current OIG vacancies on the USAJOBS web site, please click View All Opportunities.
Position (Ctrl+Click to follow link) | Grade(s) | Component | Location(s) | Open Period | Announcement # |
GS 07 - 09 | IO | Washington, DC | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-7/9-2020558 | |
GS 04 - 05 | OAS | Little Rock, AR Los Angeles, CA San Francisco, CA Washington, DC Baton Rouge, LA New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Dallas, TX | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-4/5-2020568 | |
GS 05 - 09 | OAS | Sacramento, CA Washington, DC Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD Dallas, TX | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-5/7/9-2020567 | |
GS 07 - 09 | OAS | Sacramento, CA Washington, DC Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Baltimore, MD Saint Paul, MN Trenton, NJ Albany, NY New York, NY Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Madison, WI | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-7/9-2020570 | |
GS 07 - 09 | OEI | San Francisco, CA Washington, DC Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Baltimore, MD Kansas City, MO New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Houston, TX | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-7/9-2020239 | |
GS 04 - 05 | OI | Concord, CA Orange, CA Washington, DC Miami Lakes, FL Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Boston, MA Kansas City, MO New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Houston, TX Seattle, WA | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-4/5-2020454 | |
GS 07 - 09 | OMP | Washington, DC | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-7/9-2020451 | |
GS 04 - 05 | OMP | Washington DC | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-4/5-2020554 | |
GS 05 - 09 | OMP | Washington, DC | 10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017 | HHS-OIG-IN-5/7/9-2020561 |
Note: All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. This includes, for example, SF-50s (Notice of Personnel Action), veterans' preference documentation (DD-214), CTAP or ICTAP documentation, and transcripts if applicable and as specified in the vacancy announcement. All applicants, internal or external, are held to the same standard, so if an applicant is missing documentation or incorrectly answers an application question, they will be marked ineligible. If you have any questions concerning application requirements, please contact the HR Specialist or OIG HR HelpDesk as noted on the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date of the announcement.
Questions? Please contact:
OIG HR HelpDesk | (855) 291-2284 | hr.questions@oig.hhs.gov
Human Capital Division on the OIG intranet | http://oigportal/HCD/
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We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of
State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) in
our Washington, DC location.
Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and
view the following vacancy announcement numbers.
Please note the cutoff point for these positions: This
vacancy announcement will be open from November 1 to
November 7, 2017 or when the application cutoff limit has
been reached for this position. The vacancy will close on
whichever day the first of these conditions is met. If the
application limit is reached on the same day the
announcement opened, the open and close date will be the
same.
Candidates are encouraged to read the entire
announcement before submitting their application packages.
Veterans’ preference regulations apply.
Vacancy USAJOBS Links Cutoff Office Automation
(Student Trainee)GS-0399-07:HRSC/PATH-2018-0019 100
Student Trainees work closely with the U.S. diplomats and
Civil Service professionals who carry out America’s foreign
policy initiatives. To witness and participate in U.S. foreign
policy formulation and implementation, consider a Pathways
internship with the U.S. Department of State.
The Internship Experience Program (IEP) allows for
non-temporary appointments that are expected to last the
length of the academic program for which the intern is
enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible
for noncompetitive promotions. This program allows for noncompetitive conversion into the
competitive service following successful completion
of all program requirements. Conversion to the competitive
service is not guaranteed.
U.S. citizenship is required for all positions. If you have any
questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please contact HRSC@state.gov or visit our forums orFAQs at careers.state.gov.
We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S.
Department of State.
This year, STRiVE will take place from January 8 - 12, 2018.
STRiVE is an intensive and engaging off-campus leadership retreat (5 days, 4 nights) developed to inspire students to become more effective leaders on campus and in their lives. The STRiVE coaches (consisting of 13 UMBC students and staff) tailor a curriculum that encourages the 60 participants to make new friends, learn about themselves, reflect on values and ethics, work in teams to develop practical plans for making a difference on campus, and tackle both simulated and real leadership challenges. Nearly 100% of all STRiVERS would recommend STRiVE to a friend!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STRiVE:
What is STRiVE?
STRiVE is an intensive, engaging and exhilarating off-campus leadership retreat (5 days, 4 nights) developed by UMBC to help students become more effective leaders on campus and throughout their lives. The STRiVE planning team (consisting of UMBC students and faculty/staff) believes everyone can develop leadership skills and abilities. STRiVE participants will make new friends, learn about themselves, reflect on values and ethics, work in teams to develop practical plans for making a difference on campus and in society, and tackle both simulated and real leadership challenges. The STRiVE experience will include a bonfire, challenge course, games and other fun activities.
Do I have to be an “involved” student to attend STRiVE?
Absolutely not! STRiVE will be helpful to any student regardless of previous involvement or leadership experience. No prior experience is necessary! We are looking for a diverse group of students committed to developing their leadership skills and applying them to create positive change in the campus community. The application asks about campus involvement only to give the STRiVE planning team a sense of the different perspectives participants will bring to the retreat.
When is STRiVE?
The dates for STRiVE will be January 8 - 12, 2018.
Where is STRiVE being held?
STRiVE will be held at Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, Maryland. Participants will stay in motel-style rooms (sharing rooms with 1 other student) and all activities will be held on site.
How much does it cost to attend STRiVE?
UMBC covers most of the cost of each participant’s attendance. However, there is a $100 participation fee that helps cover some of the cost of transportation, lodging and food. Money should not be a barrier to attendance, however, and there is a section of the application where any participant can request financial assistance.
What is the “Vision Selection”?
STRiVE participants will devote a portion of the retreat to developing plans to make an impact in connection with an issue or problem about which they feel passionate. During STRiVE orientation, participants are asked to choose the topic that most interests them so they can be placed in a group of students with similar interests, but there will be plenty of opportunities to interact with all STRiVEparticipants. Please note that the planning team will make every effort to place participants according to their choices; however, we are unable to guarantee participants any specific topic at this time. We encourage participants to be open-minded and flexible when considering their Vision Selection.
When is the application due?
Applications will be available on Oct 16 and due on November 5. Applications will be found at https://studentlifeumbc.wufoo.com/forms/2018-strive-participant-application/
When will are accepted applicants informed?
Applicants will receive an email in late-November about with additional details about participating in STRiVE.
How can I find out more information about STRiVE?
STRiVE is brought to you by Student Life and the Student Government Association (SGA). For additional information, please contact Corinne Janet at cjanet@umbc.edu.
]]>Friendly reminder that the deadline for START's Spring Internship Program is fast approaching at 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 5th!
We are looking for interns with a wide array of skills and majors (including but not limited to: Criminology, Communications, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, History, GIS, Geography, Economics, English, Mathematics, Psychology, Languages and Statistics). Students from any institution may apply and we will consider current and recently graduated undergraduates and graduates as well. In addition to the experience gained during their internship, interns will also receive mentoring, training and are able to participate in a calendar of professional development activities. START is also willing to work with academic institutions to enable students to undertake our internships for credit. Our internships are unpaid and students must be able to undertake their work hours at START at the University of Maryland College Park, unless stated in the internship description.
Below is a short summary of the opportunities available. Please visit our website for more information and to access the application form: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships.
Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Internships
The Global Terrorism Database (GTD) is the most comprehensive unclassified terrorism database in the world. Currently updated through 2016, the GTD details information on more than 170,000 terrorist attacks that have occurred since 1970. Data from the GTD have been featured by the BBC, CNN, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Economist, The New York Times, Reuters, The Washington Post, and numerous other media outlets. The data are also used by the United States Department of State in its annual publication, Country Reports on Terrorism. GTD interns gain valuable experience working on a time-sensitive data collection effort that is used by those responsible for shaping United States counterterrorism policy. The GTD intern team is organized into the following themes:
- GTD: Incident Location and Geographic Identification
- GTD: Perpetrator Identification
- GTD: Target Classification
- GTD: Understanding the Patterns and Use of Weapons and Tactics
- GTD: The Consequences of Terrorism – Casualties and Outcomes
- GTD: Coding Intern At Large (Generalist)
Open-Source Geospatial Intelligence Internship
These internship opportunities will consist of open-source research in furtherance of a large-scale data collection effort to determine possible points of entry (POEs) across a variety of nations. The GIS team is seeking up to 5 interns to assist with the Transnational Illicit Trafficking (TransIT) Geospatial data collection and analysis project.
GIS: Cartel Smuggling Open-Source Project
Conduct open source research to identify transnational criminal Cartel Smuggling organizations, in Mexico and Arizona that may be relevant to attempts to smuggle illegal drugs and material. Interns will research specific groups, translate Spanish information to English, and identify new or emerging patterns relevant to project interest. Interns may also be involved in additional data collection on those organizations and networks that are deemed as having the capability to engage in such trafficking. Interns may also work to identify or verify through open sources transportation networks in the regions of interest. The GIS team is seeking up to 5 interns to assist with the Cartel Smuggling Open-Source project.
Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Advanced Research Internship
Designed for highly motivated, high-performing students, Advanced Research Interns participate in high-level substantive research and analysis for a variety of projects within the broader unconventional weapons and technology portfolio. Past Advanced Research Interns were tasked with projects such as designing models of insider threats in the aviation system, conducting imagery analysis of nuclear facilities to determine vulnerabilities, and assessing sophisticated engineering capabilities of terrorist and criminal organizations. This internship provides an opportunity for extremely capable students to engage in research in a manner that is akin to a staff researcher at START and provides greater levels of responsibility and participation in real-world projects than many other internships. More advanced terrorism concepts and analytical skills are explored and developed in a collaborative, team-based environment. Advanced Research Interns may be involved in multiple projects simultaneously and have the opportunity to help transition projects into a variety of mediums and publications, including potential opportunities for co-publications.
Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Aviation Insider Threat Research Internship
A principal goal of the homeland security enterprise is the deterrence, detection, and prevention of radiological and nuclear (RN) terrorism against the United States. This effort is pursued in part through the understanding and analysis of various pathways and modalities of attack which adversaries could exploit. With the 2010 attempt by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula to infiltrate the international air cargo (IAC) system, focus has turned to the possibility of the IAC becoming susceptible to terrorist plots involving uncontrolled RN materials, as well as the development of “insiders” who could help to facilitate these ends. Through rigorous study of the air cargo industry and the psychosocial factors which could precede a vetted employee’s choice to betray his or her company’s commercial goals, START has developed a novel modeling and diagnostic tool relying on a brand new approach to improving air cargo and air cargo personnel security now deployed in the IAC system. During the spring 2018 period, the project team will prepare for and execute the software tool’s deployment with government and commercial cargo entities.
Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Project Leviathan Internship
This research internship will support a project that analyzes the potential radiological and nuclear (RN) threats to the United States by non-state actors. Project Leviathan integrates numerous adversary behavioral models and threat assessment tools into one system in order to assess the likely deterrent and deflective effects of various policies and investments on potential RN adversaries. Under the supervision of the principal investigator and other project leadership and as part of multi-faceted project, interns will be able to partake in a variety of tasks throughout the semester-long internship. As part of the adversary component of the project, a team of selected interns will conduct open source research to profile domestic and transnational criminal and extremist organizations, related to the potential trafficking of illicit radiological and/or nuclear material in the United States. Interns will research specific groups, write summaries of their activities, and identify new or emerging patterns of behavior relevant to national security. For this component of the project, interns will also have the opportunity to participate in the threat analysis process by performing social science and geospatial coding.
As part of the threat assessment portion of Leviathan, interns will conduct out open-source research in support of the Future Attacks by Radiological and Nuclear Adversaries (FARNA) model. FARNA is a behavioral model that is designed to forecast adversary decisions on weapon and target selection and their probability of carrying out a successful attack. Interns will be briefed on this tool and will then focus on a particular sub-model within FARNA; tasking will include conducting background research, assisting with model refinement, and drafting reports on the theoretical justification and results. Interns will meet weekly with the Principal Investigator and project team to review findings, strengthen the model and improve writing skills for both academic and government audiences.
Communications Internship
The START Communications team is seeking communications, public relations or journalism students to serve as interns this summer semester. Rather than performing START research, candidates chosen for this project will gain extensive experience writing and publishing, developing social media strategies, and monitoring and reporting various analytics for the organization as a whole. Interns will also have the opportunity to work with the news media, learn media list and monitoring programs, and work in graphic design.
Multimedia Internship
The START Communications team is seeking a Multimedia intern this spring. Rather than performing START research, candidates chosen for this project will gain extensive experience filming and editing professional training videos, assisting in designing concepts for multimedia projects and using a studio lighting kit to produce high quality video. Interns will also have the opportunity to work with the Multimedia team in order to design graphics and photograph company events.
ICONS Project Internship
The International Communication and Negotiation Simulations Project (ICONS) is a unit of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the University of Maryland, College Park. ICONS creates web-based computer simulations for policy analysis and forecasting to help public and private sector organizations solve complex problems. Our policy division creates bespoke simulations to support think tanks, cabinet-level agencies, and Department of Defense major commands as they tackle complex national security challenges. Our Education Division places high school and college students from around the globe in challenging online simulation and gaming exercises that allow them to role-play resolving contentious geo-political issues.
NSF INSPIRE Computational Modeling of Grievances and Political Instability Through Global Media Internship
Researchers and practitioners seeking to understand, resolve, and mitigate the consequences of conflict or political violence increasingly are drawing on tools from computational social science, or applied data science. START’s NSF-funded project on Computational Modeling of Grievances and Political Instability Through Global Media has ongoing research involving social media analytics for predicting when and where instability will occur, with a focus on election-related events and violence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Social media analytics provide a new source of data and novel techniques for understanding the causes and consequences of violence in areas where access is not feasible.
START/State Department Terrorist Organizations Project Internship
START is excited to be able to offer a limited number of highly selective intern positions to students interested in working on projects for the U.S. State Department using START data (such as the GTD) and other open sources. Students will be tasked with developing materials that create a realistic scenario based on extensive research on history, geopolitical situations, and internal religious or ethnic cleavages in a region in support the Bureau of Counterterrorism training efforts. This internship will be co-supervised by START on-site staff at the University of Maryland and by project leads at the U.S. State Department. The U.S. State Department leads will set and give feedback on tasks.
Understanding Domestic Radicalization Internship
This internship is part of the Profiles of Individual Radicalization in the United States (PIRUS) project, the largest known dataset of US-based cases of radicalization of its kind, which explores the trajectories, mechanisms, and consequences of violent and non-violent extremism. PIRUS and its related projects have already generated significant attention among policymakers and scholars, and PIRUS researchers have written several reports and articles derived from the data.
Spring interns will assist PIRUS researchers to expand and improve the quality of the PIRUS dataset by conducting in-depth research on radicalized individuals using publicly available sources and then synthesizing and recording the information for eventual inclusion into the dataset. By working on this project, interns will gain invaluable experience of what it is like to work on a project with significant and real-time impact upon countering violent extremism policies in the United States. Interns will also acquire insight into the processes of radicalization, the contemporary state of extremist ideologies and groups in the United States, as well as transferable skills in conducting open-source research.
Developing Technology in Explosive Detection Dogs Internship
Interns for this project will assist in developing deployment strategies with explosive detection dogs while utilizing new technology in the field. Interns will be working closely with four K9 dogs and their handlers while training and being deployed for Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device Detection.
Why choose an internship at START?
- Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
- Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
- Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
- Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
- Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
- Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
- Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
- Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
- Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).
General requirements
Applicants for all internships must:
- Have a good academic record.
- Demonstrate an interest in the subject matter.
- Be able to complete their internship work hours on site at START.
- Agree to attend orientation and training.
- Submit an application by the deadline, all application packets must include:
- A complete application for the correct semester (available at http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships ),
- One page resume,
- Cover letter,
- Writing sample,
- Unofficial transcripts from most recent institution.
Each project may have additional requirements, including minimum credit hours, preferred majors and compulsory meeting times.
How to apply
Application deadline Spring 2018: Sunday, November 5, 2017; 11:59pm
Applicants should visit http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for access to the application system and instructions.
For more information about the projects, requirements and for the application form visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships
It’s Halloween, my dudes. As we’re all dressing up as freaky monsters and reveling in the spookiness of it all, there is one thing that none of us dare to embody in our costumes: THE INTERVIEW. No, not the weird 2014 comedy starring James Franco and Seth Rogan. I mean job interviews in general. Those things freak me out! What do I wear? What kind of questions should I expect? Is it inappropriate to talk about salary? It’s very easy to be intimidated by the interview, so let’s talk about some ways we can conquer our fear!
As you probably could have guessed, the Career Center Website has a whole page about acing the interview with a plethora of information about how to do your best. One of the biggest tips we give to everyone is to RESEARCH YOUR EMPLOYER! If they ask “Why do you want to work here?”, you need to be able to say more than “Your logo looks pretty cool.” Looking around their website for things like their mission statement and some projects or ideas that they're famous for not only makes you look good, but it helps assure you that this is a place where you want to work.
Another topic that causes a lot of uncertainty is what to wear to the interview. Even I’m still not completely sure of the difference between business casual and business formal. Sometimes it feels like rules for what to wear can be very restrictive and discouraging of your personal style, but you definitely don’t want your outfit to be the thing that gets between you and your potential career. I am all for expressing yourself through clothes accessories, but perhaps save it until after you settle into your new job.
If just thinking about interviews makes your skin crawl, you should make an appointment to talk to a career specialist. We have two types of interview appointments. The first is interview preparation, which involves sitting down with a career specialist to talk about what to expect in an interview and to answer any questions you still have about the interview process. Our other appointment is the practice interview (or mock interview). This appointment goes a step further because it is set up like a real interview. The career specialist acts like a real interviewer and asks you questions that you’d expect on a typical interview, and gives you feedback afterward. If you’ve never had a job interview, or just feel like you need some practice, I would highly suggest either of these appointments.
Now let’s say you’ve already had your interview - Congratulations! Now what? It’s always good to follow up with your interviewer afterward, and a simple thank you letter or e-mail can make a great impression. We also offer advising for negotiating offers once you’ve been officially offered a job. See, interviews aren’t so scary after all!
The Career Center is constantly scheduling on-campus interviews and other recruitment events, so make sure to keep checking our calendar on UMBCworks and the Career Center website!
The NSA has EXTENDED their deadline to apply to several of their SUMMER INTERN PROGRAMS. The NSA offers UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE students a wide variety of excellent programs to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence.
SEE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF OPPORTUNITIES HERE AND APPLY
The programs below all have a deadline of Tuesday, October 31st. Most simply require a resume and transcript. Details on how to obtain your unofficial or official UMBC transcript can be found here. APPLY before Tuesday if interested.
CAE in Cyber Operations Summer Intern Program
Selectees will be invited to participate in a 12-week summer program to
gain knowledge of specific cyber-related topics and apply educational
knowledge to address various real world mission-related technical
challenges.
Computer Science Intern Program (CSIP)
In the Computer Science Intern Program (CSIP), you will gain first-hand
experience in critical work at NSA, while making a valuable contribution
to national security. And you'll be earning a salary too! As a CSIP
intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your computer science
skills to NSA hardware and software systems.
Signals Intelligence Collection Program (SICP)
Does the prospect of applying your computer, technical, analytic, social
science, communication, problem solving, and/or critical thinking
skills to the National Security Agency’s Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
mission pique your interest? As a SICP intern, you will work to directly
support the United States Intelligence Community, national-level
customers and our armed forces operating around the globe.
Cyber Summer Program (CSP)
The Cyber Summer Program (CSP) is the National Security Agency's (NSA)
premier outreach effort to the very best undergraduate and graduate
computer science, engineering, mathematics, network security and
information assurance students in the country
Data Center Management Intern Program
Data Center Management (DCM) is a dynamic, emerging field created to
govern the facilities and complex engineering frameworks that support
massive parallel computing systems. DCM involves an unprecedented
integrated approach that combines power and HVAC engineering disciplines
with telecommunications and business management. All of these branches
of knowledge join together to help create a safe and secure environment
where parallel computing systems and their infrastructure can operate at
peak efficiency with optimal potential for future expansion.
Human Resources (HR) Intern Program
Summers at NSA will be educational and exciting for undergraduates
majoring in Human Resources (HR) (an alternative major with a minor or
concentration in Human Resources is also acceptable). HR Interns at NSA
will gain practical HR experience while putting their intelligence and
creativity to work at the world's technology leader and top cryptologic
organization in the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Installation & Logistics (I&L) Intern Program
The Installation & Logistics (I&L) Intern Program is intended
for individuals interested in project management and electrical, power,
mechanical or civil engineering fields, and supply chain and business
management operations. In addition to gaining valuable work experience,
interns will gain substantial exposure to NSA's mission operations
through I&L's supporting functions.
Health Promotion & Wellness (HPW) Intern Program
The Health Promotion and Wellness Summer Intern Program is an intense
and exciting 12-week internship open to select college undergraduate or
master's level students majoring in the field of health promotion and
wellness, health education or related fields.
Security & Counterintelligence Summer Intern Program (SCSIP)
Spend 12 weeks of your summer at NSA, living in the Security and
Counterintelligence world by working alongside experienced security
professionals.
Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST)
The Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST) is a
full-time, 12-week summer internship program open to college juniors who
are concentrating their studies in the disciplines of computer science,
computer engineering, electrical engineering, network engineering,
software engineering or telecommunications.
Summer Strategic Communications Intern Program (SSCIP)
The Summer Strategic Communications Intern Program is for students
enrolled in one or more of the following areas of study: writing,
editing, journalism, public relations, marketing or advertising; visual
arts, television production, motion picture production, or 3-D
animation; graphics or photography.
Summer Intern Program for Information Assurance (SIPIA)
The Summer Intern Program for Information Assurance (SIPIA) is a 12-week
summer program meant to help accelerate your career in the field of
Information Assurance (IA) by working for NSA. SIPIA hosts high
potential students pursuing Bachelor's (between junior and senior year),
Master's or Ph.D. technical degrees that can contribute to the IA
mission.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Intern Program
Spend your summer at NSA further developing your technical skills. As an
intern working in the HR Strategy and Program Design unit at NSA,
you'll learn how to apply scientific and quantitative methods to address
a wide range of human capital issues.
Summer Program for Operations Research Technology (SPORT)
Spend your summer at NSA further developing your technical skills. As an
Intern Analyst in the Enterprise Operations Research Division at NSA,
you will work side-by-side with analysts in mission organizations to
apply state-of-the-art scientific and quantitative methods, which employ
applied mathematics and data science techniques, to develop innovative
solutions to current agency, operational "hard" problems and to
unconventional problems exclusive to the Intelligence Community.
Business Management & Acquisition Intern Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Are you looking for an opportunity that will provide innovative
professional work experiences that are significant and meaningful to
your career and academic goals, enable you to explore the fascinating
and unique world of intelligence, and give you the opportunity to serve
your country? Look no further than the National Security Agency (NSA).
NSA’s Business Management & Acquisition (BM&A) Summer Intern
Program offers the opportunity for training and experience within a
multi-faceted business discipline.
Field Site Internship Programs
How would you like to spend your summer developing technological
solutions that contribute to the security of our nation? Where you can
work and see that your efforts are supporting the broader Intelligence
Community and our Armed Forces?
The Office of the Inspector General Summer Intern Program
The OIG Summer Internship offers full-time paid internships for
undergraduate and master’s degree students each year. It is a 12-week
program that gives rising college seniors or graduate level students a
wide variety of opportunities to be agents for change, analyze
operations for efficiency and effectiveness and deliver results to our
customers to reduce program costs and provide value to NSA and the US
taxpayer.
Name:Marios Levi
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Formlabs
Position Title: Print Production Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Mechanical Engineering
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I worked at a 3D printing farm. A print farm is a space that has dozens of printers that we print sample parts on. The printers I worked with are Formlab's Form 2, so they are SLA (resin-based) printers. Although SLA has a much better surface finish and detail than regular FDM (plastic filament) printers, there is a lot of post-processing required, like cleaning each part with alcohol, as well as UV curing each part. I help the team of 8 I am with to clean and cure the pieces, and also assist with CAD'ing new sample parts for different market verticals.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I worked at UMBC's Keith R. Porter Imaging Facility (KPIF). It is located in the basement of one of the biology buildings, and deals mainly with microscopy. At the KPIF I worked to convert microscope image stacks into 3D models, into 3D printable files fit for the Form 2 which we also have. I have been to the career center multiple times, so my resume was well and up-to-date. I loved working with the Form 2, so I called up the company that makes them, and after weeks of interviews, I got the position.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
What I enjoyed most about Formlabs was the culture, and how much it related to my future career goals. I relocated to Boston for the summer, and the city itself was well worth it. Although Formlabs has over 200 employees, it still maintains the startup culture that is expected with such a new company. In this way, most employees were in their 20’s so we saw eye to eye with a lot of topics relating to 3D printing and rapid prototyping. Similarly, I loved the team I worked with, especially because they were all knowledgeable about the technology.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Some of the parts I helped design will be sent to people all over the world. In addition, the resin tanks we use in the printer wear out after a couple uses, and we throw them out often. The only problem was that there was some small amount of resin still in the tanks which is not great for the environment. To fix the problem, me and another intern worked together to build an efficient UV 'curing chamber' that cures the remaining resin in the tanks before disposal.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
If you are passionate about anything, don't stop at nothing to get an internship or career in that field. "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." I love 3D printing, so I pursued and got this job. In the same way, do not limit yourself to internship finding through just traditional routes (like job finding sites, career center, etc.). Although you should take advantage of those resources as much as you can, try finding and contacting people in your field in any way possible to get your name out.
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Lab Technician reporting to a Product Development Director. This individual will work at the Technical Innovation Center located in Hunt Valley, MD.
With more than $4 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better™
POSITION OVERVIEW
This Lab Tech will assist in the development of new products and line extensions as well as support our existing line of products through cost reduction and product improvement projects. The successful candidate will provide support to the production plants with product or process issues. Additionally, this position conducts product demos to Marketing which includes preparing food from recipes and evaluates competitive products.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 3 years lab experience (it can be a combination work and college)
* Advanced Lab skills
* Ability to thoroughly investigate problems, identify potential solutions and making recommendations to supervisor.
* Ability to prioritize work with minimum supervision and work well under pressure.
* Analytical skills
* Good oral and written communication and decision making skills
* Advanced PC skills
For more information and link to apply here.
Everyone loves those weird online quizzes with titles like “Would You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?” or “Which Disney Princess Are You?” (Ariel, in case you were curious). Those quizzes are always fun, but obviously they don’t have a lot of merit - unless it is your dream to be an actual Disney princess. Also popular are the ones about careers, but once again those quizzes can be pretty superficial. In order to take tests that actually guide you to a possible career path, you usually have to pay good money just to get your results! But as a UMBC student, you have access to several in-depth, personalized career exploration tools to help you realize your full potential! Whether you have absolutely no idea what you want to do with your life (me), or you just want to explore options you might not have previously known existed, there is a plethora of information to be gained from these tools.
If you still really love those fast online quizzes, you will not be disappointed: The Traitify is a super quick and easy quiz that you can even do on your phone. It simply shows you several images and you either choose “me” or “not me”. The results show you how well you fit into categories like inventor, analyser, or action-taker. It also gives you a list of careers that match your results!
If you are looking for something more in-depth that asks you real questions and gives you much more comprehensive results, the FOCUS2 is right for you! This assessment takes about 30 minutes, but it is totally worth it. You complete five inventories - work interest, values, personality, skills, and leisure. After each inventory it provides you with a list of careers that match your results, and after completing all five it combines all of the tests together to show you which careers are the best fit for who you are overall. It also has exploration tools like “What can I do with my major?” or “Compare two occupations side by side”.
Many of you may have already heard of the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (or MBTI) because it is the most widely used personality test in the world. It’s very possible that you’ve taken an abridged or simplified version of the test, but the one provided by the career center is the real deal. Your results come in the form of four letters, each telling you important information about where your energy comes from, how you perceive information, how you make decisions, and what kind of environment you work best in.
If you are still very unsure about your career goals, the Career Center has tons of resources for you. After completing any of these three assessments, you can make an appointment with a career specialist to talk about and interpret your results rather than just reading them on a screen. Our website has a whole page of Career and Major Exploration tools to help you along. Lastly, we have an upcoming Keys to Success workshop all about career and personality assessments! On October 30th at noon in Commons 331, you can learn more about these tests and what they can mean for your future, or even how you work in any of your current positions. Leave a comment below telling your story, whether you are still figuring these things out, or if you’ve taken these tests and have opinions, or just want to share your results!