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Position Title
Information Technology and Cybersecurity (ITC Auditor Intern) Undergraduate Student Trainee
Agency
Government Accountability Office
Announcement Number
ITC-22-DE-11614228 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 to Friday, October 7, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree?

To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of   your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service that includes character of service.

PLEASE NOTE: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
2. How did you first find out about this position?  Your response will help us focus future recruitment efforts to reach talented individuals.  Select the most appropriate response from below. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity (ITC Auditor Intern) Undergraduate position with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. At the GS-4 grade level, this position requires applicants to be enrolled in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field of study*, AND meet one of the following criteria: You completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter credits of Bachelor's level education; OR You possess an Associate's degree. Do you meet the basic qualification requirement of this position? (*IT-related degrees include: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management;) (limit characters)
2. Will you have at least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours in a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, business analytics, business process management, project management, technical writing, business information technology, information technology law, management information systems, information assurance/security, math, statistics or other IT-related field of study by the start of the internship? (limit characters)
3. In the space below, enter the full name of the educational institution at which you are currently enrolled.
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4. In the space below, enter the full name for the type of degree you are pursuing during this internship. (e.g., Associates of Business Administration degree, Bachelor of Science degree, Doctor of Philosophy). Do not use acronyms.
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5. In the space below, enter the topic of study/major/concentration for degree you are pursuing.
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6. In the space below, enter the month and year that you expect to earn the degree you are pursuing during this internship.
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7. Will you be able to complete at least 400 hours (approximately 40 hours per week for 10 weeks) as a GAO intern before you graduate from your program? (limit characters)
8. Does your degree program require you to complete an internship in a particular policy field? If yes, please provide the name of the policy field. If no, indicate N/A in the space below.
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The following questions require you to write brief essays regarding your education and/or experience. Please be sure to address the three knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA): analytical, research and writing in the narrative boxes provided. You may rely upon experience gained from school, volunteer work, military service, paid employment and/or professional/community/social organizations when answering the questions. You MUST provide detailed and descriptive narrative responses that explain how you have gained the experience that demonstrates that you meet each KSA. Any application that says "Please see resume" or the equivalent or "N/A" will not be accepted. In addition, one word responses such as "advance," "basic," or "well," will not meet the requirement for the narrative responses. The information you provide in your essays must be supported by your resume. Failure to provide a narrative may result in a disqualification rating. (limit characters)
9. In 1000 characters (including spaces) or less, describe in the space provided the experience you have gained that demonstrates your knowledge of and experience with analytical concepts, principles, and practices (methods) that provides the ability to analyze and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to make logical inferences and/or draw logical conclusions.
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10. In 1000 characters (including spaces) or less, describe in the space provided the experience you have gained that demonstrates your ability to prepare written documents that effectively communicate information, some of which are complex, that are complete, organized, and grammatically correct.
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11. In 1000 characters (including spaces) or less, describe in the space provided the experience you have gained that demonstrates your ability to learn new and complex material quickly in order to understand the issues and obtain relevant and sufficient information about the research problem/issue.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
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