Student Cooperative for the Office of the Chief Information Officer Team (PAID)

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!

Requirements:

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

• Knowledge or experience testing types such as unit, functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Experience working within Azure PaaS.
• Experience using Azure DevOps or similar platforms to document test cases and track software defects through the resolution process.
• Exposure to software environments and the ability to read technical documentation to collaborate effectively with developers on system improvements.
• Working knowledge of web development including Single Page Application (SPA) design.
• Working knowledge of object-oriented programming.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, JSON, or HTML.
• Working knowledge of .NET.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL server and writing T-SQL or similar.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, OneDrive, and Azure.
• Familiarity with IT governance, cybersecurity, and cloud computing is a plus.

EVALUATION FACTORS

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.

• 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 development lifecycles (e.g., SDLC, Agile) and bug-tracking workflows and an aptitude for learning software testing principles.

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