CenturyLink's internship program is a 10 week, fast-paced and exciting opportunity to gain professional experience within your field of study. Interns within the GEAR Strategic Government (StratGOV) organization will be part of an accelerated learning experience and have the chance to serve their country by providing Government agencies with a powerful portfolio of solutions - robust and secure networks, powerful applications, customized system/solution development, and customer-centric methodologies that leverage cutting-edge technologies. Interns will have the potential to experience the various functions within the Federal space including - operations, contracts, program control/finance, engineering, offer management, business development. The internship will take place in locations such as Herndon or Arlington, VA. Interns will develop their professional skills and business acumen through exposure to industry and technology leaders, groundbreaking projects, critical mission operations/support, real-world challenges, and a network of mentors. With manager recommendation and successful completion of the internship, students may receive a full-time employment offer within StratGOV and be submitted for Top Secret government clearance - opening numerous opportunities to support critical, national security contracts and requirements. Employment offer will be contingent on successful grant of clearance and completion of a second summer internship in 2021.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support new solution development and provide operational support to current customer products
• Analyze critical variables and develop efficient solutions to complex customer requirements
• Perform tasks, engineering, and installation for inside plant (ISP - transport equipment) and outside plant (OSP - fiber plant) projects
• Duties may include system integration and configuration, equipment tracking and grouping, and pre-deployment requirements.
• Work within high performing teams to establish Customer Experience success criteria for mission requirements
• Design customized solutions leveraging CenturyLink products and services
• Development and design transport and optical solutions
• Research and collect data for various initiatives
• Network with internal and external constituents
• Interface and partner with all levels of employees
• Support and influence multiple projects simultaneously
• Provide best in class customer service
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Education/Degree Status: Currently a Sophomore in a Bachelor's Level degree program, Graduating December 2021 or May 2022
• Education: Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related field of study
• Possess a maturing knowledge of telecommunication approaches and technologies (carrier/solution preferred)
• Capable of learning new technologies and adapting to changing technical approaches
• Able to handle and analyze complex information
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adapts well to change
• Intermediate to advanced functionality experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Capable of efficient structuring and conveyance of information in verbal and written presentation formats
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Intern is responsible for their travel to/from work location
• Must be available to work during the specified internship timeframe; 5/26/2020-7/31/2020
• US Citizenship required for Federal clearance consideration.
• US work authorization is required
• EEOSTATEMENT

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

DISCLAIMER

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. JOB SEGMENT: Telecom, Telecommunications, Program Manager, Intern, Engineer, Technology, Management, Entry Level, Engineering

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