GAO Analyst Student Intern (Student Trainee),Government Accountability Office,11-27-2019,USA Gov
Overview
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Open & closing dates
11/27/2019 to 01/08/2020
This job will close when we have received 500 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more -
Service
Excepted
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Pay scale & grade
GS 07 - 09
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Salary
$42,140 to $62,415 per year
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Appointment type
Temporary
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Work schedule
Full-time
Locations
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Los Angeles, CA FEW vacancies
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Oakland, CA FEW vacancies
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District of Columbia, DC MANY vacancies
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Atlanta, GA FEW vacancies
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Telework eligible
No
This job is open to
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Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Announcement number
GAO-20-TEAMS-0399-02SUM
Control number
553005800
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Duties
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.
Learn more about this agency
To learn more about working at GAO, see Why Work at GAOResponsibilities
As a GAO intern, you will learn how to conduct federal audits and program evaluations and apply that knowledge as part of a team. You will assist GAO analysts in planning and conducting in-depth reviews of executive and legislative branch programs. You will collect appropriate data, analyze the data, develop data-based findings and conclusions, and present the information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences. To learn more about GAO and our mission teams, please visit us on the web at:
http://www.gao.gov/careers/index.html
Specific duties are:
•Planning, prioritizing, and/or balancing own work assignments, identifying feasible work management approaches that address required activities and timelines.
•Developing, identifying, contributing to, and/or using techniques, tools, and processes that are methodologically sound and targeted to job requirements.
•Collecting relevant information that is aligned with objectives/planning decisions and meets needs.
•Conducting analyses that yield quality information aligned with needs; identifying relevant information, patterns/inconsistencies, relationships, interdependencies, and potential implication.
•Preparing quality written work that meets relevant writing and evidence standards, and that is appropriately targeted to the audience and purpose.
•Communicating relevant and accurate information during formal or informal presentations, meetings, or interviews.
•Partnering or collaborating with others to address issues or solve problems; following up with others to ensure needs are met.
•Contributing to team efforts through participation in activities/meetings, soliciting and listening to others’ opinions, and working collaboratively to accomplish team goals.
•Soliciting, listening to, and considering diverse perspectives, approaches, or viewpoints, and incorporating others’ perspectives into decision-making (when appropriate).
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required depending on job assignment.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
09
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Job family (Series)
0399 Administration And Office Support Student Trainee
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553005800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
- Job Tags:
- ANALYST
- government
- Trainee
- intern
- Student
- USA government
- GAO