Student Trainee (IT/Cyber)

Full Job Description

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) invites students to apply to our Intern positions.

The ideal candidates are current Certificate Program, Undergraduate or Graduate students who demonstrate innovation and self-initiative.

You will have an opportunity to train and develop your skills in career fields such as human resources, policy, healthcare, insurance, retirement, or information technology and have a positive impact on the people and communities that OPM serves.

You must meet the education requirements detailed below by the close of the vacancy. GS-4: Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or 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.

To meet the Intern Eligibility requirements, you must be a student 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 you are enrolled).

Certificate programs must be at least one-year duration of full-time academic study in post-secondary education.

Accepted for Enrollment: If you have been accepted for enrollment in an institution or career or technical education program, but have not yet begun coursework, you must submit an Acceptance Letter from the institution and your most recent academic transcript from your previous program.

NOTE: You will NOT be considered under Pathways unless you provide supporting information from your school.

Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc.

to prove enrollment OR it may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester.

Copies of documents from your school website are acceptable if they contain all relevant information as listed above. Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.

Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer of employment. Major Duties:

What You May Be Doing: Participate in the design, development, testing, and implementation of new or modified applications software.

This subject matter specialty will enhance your familiarity with or understanding of: C#.NET, VB.NET, Python, Go, Rust, Java, JavaScript, SQL, PowerShell, BASH, PHP, or other modern programming languages and solid debugging principle Web Development Frameworks such HTML, CSS, JavaScript Cloud Application Development Source Control methodologies with Git based technologies Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Pipelines and tooling Agile Project Management Principles Experience with REST APIs Prototyping simple and intermediate complexity applications, algorithms, scripts, and interfaces OR Assists with the identification, analysis, reporting, and monitoring of cybersecurity risks.This subject matter specialty will enhance your familiarity with or understanding of: Information Security Risk Management Frameworks Risk and threat assessment tools and techniques Cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and remediation strategies System security testing and evaluation methodologies Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services IT infrastructure (Networking, Operating Systems, Applications, Databases, Cloud) Operating system, network security, database security, web security, and/or application security Laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy Incident response and handling methodologies Cryptography and key management principles The Skills to be Successful as a Student Trainee: You work smart (not just hard), and know how to drive projects, meet deadlines, and get things done.

You have a bias for action and are proactive. You don't sweat the small stuff, but also understand the importance of paying close attention to detail and being very precise.

You are flexible, creative, curious, and a willing to take initiative. You are a quick and flexible learner: open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited by dynamic change.

You inspire trust, forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence and cooperation of your business partners. You have high standards, integrity, and ethics.

What We're Looking For: Currently enrolled in an educational institution A solid team player who's also an independent thinker Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multitask A robust analytical skill set Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Endless curiosity and a penchant for thinking the impossible Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products Attentive to team needs as demonstrated by rapid and high-quality responsiveness to requests Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain solid rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with those outside of the team Excellent oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact Keen attention to detail Capable of identifying and completing tasks independently, with a sense of urgency and ownership Demonstrated success at maintaining high personal work standards Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact Strong presentation skills to audiences comprised of all levels of leadership Highly motivated, self-starter able to work autonomously and drive the work they own forward effectively