IT Specialist FSIS-OCIO (Virtual)

Job Description 

The position is in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and serves as the Junior Integrator/Enterprise Architect of the FSIS' Office of Chief Technology Officer reporting directly to the FSIS Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The incumbent will be primarily responsible for providing rapid integration of new digital technologies and proof of concepts supporting FSIS business and mission products. The CTO’s office is responsible for overseeing the Innovation and Enterprise Architecture of key technology initiatives that support the innovation ecosystem.

Duties include: 

Serves as an IT Specialist (Intern) within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer collaborates with Senior Employees and performs integration and Enterprise Architecture activities per the direction of the Chief Technology Officer. The incumbent working in tandem with Senior Enterprise Architects and Integrators in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer will work on cross-functional projects with strategic implications for technology adoption, and foster an agile approach to modernizing software, including technologies incorporating AI, cloud, and security.

Location: Virtual 

Hours per week: Flexible  

(Minimum 20 hours Maximum 40 hours per week) 

Preferred majors: 

Computer Science

Education Level: 

Undergraduate students 

Graduate Students 

Desired Skills: 

Python, Power BI, TOGAF, or any Architecture concepts.

Supervision: 

Interns will report to the FSIS-OCIO.

Interns will receive guidance and feedback from supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed. 

Interns formal evaluation are completed at the following segments of the internship session, Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation. 

Conditions of Employment 

You must be a US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. 

Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution. 

Unofficial Transcript can be used when applying for the position 

Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check. 

The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment. 

Documents to have when applying: 

Resume 

Pay information: 

Undergraduate students (Associates and Bachelor's degree seeking students): $17.20 

Graduate students (Masters and Doctorate degree seeking students: $18.75 

How to apply: 

Complete HACU Application via: 

New Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentInfo.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3  

Returning Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentProfile.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3  

The internship with the USDA that you were selected for is offered through a third-party provider – the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). You need to complete their application before the official offer letter can be drafted and sent for your review. 

Note: You do not need to wait on documents such as official transcripts, references, and so on to submit your application. You can upload a placeholder in its place and submit via email when you receive them. 

Responding to Flyer or E-mail: 

E-mail resume and introduction to HACU@usda.gov  

Copy/Type E-mail subject line as shown in flyer/email 

General Information 

About USDA and HACU 

For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies. 

This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce. 

 To learn more visit: USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) [https://www.ars.usda.gov/about-ars/] & Hispanic Association of University and Colleges National Internship Program [https://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp]