IT Specialist Intern

Company: Longwood University
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. The USAID is looking for students interested in completing an internship as an IT Specialist Intern in the Information Technology Operations Division at the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Bureau for Management (M/CIO/ITO), you will assist the ITO Division with general support on USAID's IT modernization, maintenance and operations, management transitions, and procurement. The Bureau for Management provides centralized administrative support for Agency operations worldwide and is engaged in many USAID modernization activities, including increasing mobility, accessibility and efficiency while creating a secure environment for the Agency mission. The IT Specialist Intern would assist M/CIO by supporting IT operations in addition to providing general support in some of the following areas: --- Assists administration and management of information technology (IT) projects for major office or program issues of broad impact. --- Presents analysis and forms necessary to support the business case and IT investments. --- Prepares guidance for ITO division in the development, presentation, execution and management of IT programs. Drafts position papers on IT issues such as the implementation of emerging technologies. --- Supports the ITO team with analysis and evaluation of operational activities. --- Coordinates with staff and with users, as appropriate, on changes to IT operations. --- Participates in development of IT standards, regulations, and policies that impact --- Researches and writes documents on special topics. The IT Specialist Intern interested in this position should have the ability to: --- Apply basic IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices; --- Research, organize and present a range of information in a concise and coherent manner and to relate such information to the ITO team; --- Work collaboratively with a variety of individuals at different management levels; --- Experience or coursework in the following fields preferred: Information Technology, Computer Science, IT Business Analysis; --- Analyze data and information about IT systems; and --- Appreciate and embrace information technology systems and applications that support USAID Missions around the world. Students interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply through our HACU website . About the USAID The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is the world's premier international development agency driving development results. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. The USAID Office of the Chief Information Officer is responsible for the organization's information resources management. We support, protect, and innovate to make sure USAID can achieve its development mission. The Office is diverse, intelligent, and agile with big responsibilities including supporting all functions of the Agency's global operations transition to remote work.

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