Student Cooperative for the Office of the Chief Information Officer Team

Full Job Description

Are you a college or graduate student interested in working for a fun, fast-paced team where you can make an impact? The U.S.

Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) has an opportunity for you!

The USPS OIG is seeking students enrolled in college/university programs to fill our Student Cooperative - (Paid) position in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) located in Arlington, VA.

Bring your skills and voice to our team! MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet ALL of the minimum requirements.

Students must be currently enrolled full or half-time in an accredited college or university.

(MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT STATING CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS, GPA AND IN GOOD STANDING - an unofficial transcript from the university is acceptable.

May be required to produce an official transcript prior to receipt of a formal offer.) AND Must be in academic good standing as defined by the accredited college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.

AND Must be currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field.

AND Must be able to report to work year-round in the USPS OIG office.

(Minimum one-year commitment) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency in the Power Platform, specifically using Power Automate to trigger AI-driven actions or integrate AI agents into existing workflows.

Experience with SharePoint development, including site customization, workflow automation, and integration. Strong understanding of SQL, DAX, and data modeling for Power BI reporting.

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, OneDrive, and Azure. Familiarity with IT governance, cybersecurity, and cloud computing is a plus.

EVALUATION FACTORS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Ability to work effectively within a team and assist in developing actionable technical solutions. Demonstrated written and oral communications skills.

Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of modern low-code productivity platforms (e.g., Power Platform) and an aptitude for learning emerging Generative AI tools and prompting techniques.

We're looking for a year-round, paid student cooperative. We want a team player who enjoys learning and able to work in our Arlington VA, headquarters office.

We are looking for a high-energy student who is comfortable alternating between working independently and as part of a team Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Include your major accomplishments relevant to the evaluation factors in your resume. Major Duties:

An OCIO Student Co-op role is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in IT leadership, strategy, and operations.

Working closely with IT teams to drive AI-enhanced productivity and digital transformation, the Co-op will leverage tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Power Platform to evaluate new AI solutions, connect AI agents to internal data sources, and develop dashboards to assess technology investments.

This role provides direct exposure to enterprise AI innovation, process automation, and stakeholder communications, tasking the student with translating business needs into technical requirements and creating the user guides and training materials necessary for agency-wide AI adoption.

The successful candidate may work with multiple teams in OCIO. The successful Student Cooperative is eligible for continuous employment throughout the year, while enrolled in school.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.

Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 02/19/2026 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Administrative Band level. The base salary range for this position is $16.73 - $20.15/hour. Locality Pay is authorized.

Sophomore $22.41 per hour includes locality pay Junior/Senior $23.81 per hour includes locality pay Graduate or Law Student $26.99 per hour includes locality pay Student Cooperatives are not eligible for USPS OIG Employee Benefits.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the area of assignment.

The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The student cooperative performs specialized duties with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or issues that arise in the area of assignment/curriculum.

Each assignment typically consists of a series of related actions or decisions prior to final completion.

Assist with the deployment and integration of Generative AI tools, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, to enhance agency-wide productivity.

Assist in the systematic testing and evaluation of various AI solutions to ensure outputs meet agency standards.

Design and implement Power Platform solutions to streamline business processes and support AI-driven initiatives.

Assist in connecting AI agents to internal data sources and systems so they can access the information needed to perform tasks autonomously.

Participate in meetings and briefings with technical teams and stakeholders to assist in translating business needs into technical requirements.

Create comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials to simplify complex AI concepts for end-user groups.

Develop dashboards that leverage AI tools to help leadership assess the effectiveness of technology investments.

Design feedback loops (surveys, interviews) to collect end-user insights on AI tool performance, helping to identify areas for continuous improvement.

Help optimize IT operations and improve efficiency. Help conduct research on emerging technologies and industry trends.