National IT ASG Testing Summer Intern- 2019 National IT ASG Testing Summer Intern- 2019 Richmond, VA Requisition #- 257417 The mission of the Federal Reserve System is to foster the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the nations monetary, financial, and payments systems to promote optimal economic performance. Within this broad context the vital mission of the National IT Services is to deliver superior value to our customers through world-class IT services and solutions that are responsive to business needs, adaptive to change, and essential to the mission of the Federal Reserve System. National IT is seeking candidates for its Summer Intern program. This program provides an opportunity to collaborate with a talented and dedicated team of information technology and support professionals. Job Summary: The Intern will work under direct supervision and learn key aspects of the daily operations of the Application Services Group Testing team, and assist with the teams on-going efforts and daily tasks. Duties may also include working on specific projects/initiatives that part of the team high priority objectives for the year. Other duties may entail creating/updating procedure level documentation, participating in team meetings, and written and verbal communications across various areas of the Federal Reserve. ***Principal Duties and Responsibilities: ** * Under direct supervision, assists with on-going efforts/daily tasks of the Application Services Group Testing team. * Automate infrastructure-centric test cases used to evaluate infrastructure created/employed by National IT. * Performs other incidental duties as required. Position Requirements: ** ** Education/Experience: * Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) focused curriculum. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly desired. * General knowledge of business skills and operating proficiency in MS Office products. * General knowledge pertaining to concepts and principles in information services management. * Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail are required. Acts as a team player, is cooperative and encourages collaboration. * Understanding and applying risk management discipline in decision making, and contributing to his or her functions risk management. * Works under direction with infrequent checks; follows established methods and clear-cut policy. * Makes decisions when general instructions or established methods indicate action to be taken. Preferred Requirements:* * Foundational knowledge and interest in IT testing (automated). * Experience programming and exposure to Shell, Python, Perl, Java, or .NET frameworks. * Demonstrated strong analytical skills. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in team environments. * Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills. * Ability to work through tasks conceptually to achieve goals without explicit deliverables. * Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of NIT/System management, technical staff, customers. * Ability to take direction, receive feedback, and respond to change in a positive manner. *Other/Additional Requirements: This position works under close supervision and guidance in planning details of established procedures and methods to attain definite objectives. It has responsibility for planning and performance with guidance or assistance on professional aspects of work. Subject matter handled can be sensitive and requires use of discretion. Has frequent contact with assigned mentor to discuss assignments/project and to determine resources and report status. Has frequent contacts with other Reserve System staff/management during project related work and group meetings. Contacts require use of persuasion, effective responsiveness, professional presentation, diplomacy and tact. Follows established methods and clear-cut policy with supervision. Most work can be performed while seated. US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident status is required. Other Considerations: _Candidate should review the FRB Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with issues related to previous employment and prohibited financial interests. The Code is available on the About Us, Careers webpage at www.richmondfed.org. Apply online at www.richmondfed.org. _ _ _ _The deadline to apply is November 30, 2018. _ *** Denotes essential duties and/or any physical requirements required to perform essential duties for the role. **Primary Location: **VA-Richmond **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Type: **Internship **Shift: **Day Job **Travel: **Yes, 5 % of the Time