GAO Graduate Intern - Washington, United States - Legislative Branch

    Legislative Branch
    Legislative Branch Washington, United States

    Found in: beBee S2 US - 1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.

    This vacancy is for summer internship positions. The anticipated start dates begin in May 2024.



    Duties


    This internship opportunity is located in the Office of Information Systems and Technology Services (ISTS), Budget, Acquisition, and Contracts Group (BACG): Assist in performing budget and procurement formulation and administration duties using Financial and MS office systems. The work assignments may involve any of the following tasks:

    • Works on assigned, structured segments of projects
    • Uses analytical techniques collect, research, and develop data-based findings and conclusions related to projects.
    • Participates in providing recommendations for alternative solutions for problems targeted by projects.
    • Uses office automation software to produce and prepare various materials such as spreadsheets, plans, procedures, memoranda, letters, charts, databases, and presentations
    • Edits or drafts documents to ensure accuracy and clarity and correct formatting, grammar, and spelling for inter-office written products.
    • Contributes to team efforts through participation in activities/meetings, soliciting and listening to others' opinions, and working collaboratively to accomplish team goals.
    • Assist in performing budget and procurement formulation and administration duties using Financial and MS office systems.