Summary
The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General's Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC) is seeking passionate, driven, and creative students enrolled in college/university programs to fill a paid Student Cooperative position located in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
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Summary
The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General's Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC) is seeking passionate, driven, and creative students enrolled in college/university programs to fill a paid Student Cooperative position located in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
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Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet ALL of the minimum requirements.
- Students must be currently enrolled full or half-time in an accredited college or university program, classified or academically ranked by semester hours as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student graduating no sooner than May 2027. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT STATING CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS, GPA AND IN GOOD STANDING)
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- Must be in academic good standing as defined by the college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale
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- Must be able to report to work year-round in the USPS OIG Arlington, VA, office a minimum of 10 hours per week (Monday-Friday) during core business hours.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of creating visualizations or analytical models using Power BI, ArcGIS, other business intelligence software, whether in work, school, or another environment.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Well-developed data analysis skills and knowledge of quantitative research methods.
- Proven ability to communicate research findings through visual, audio, and/or video web content.
- Experience creating and delivering presentations.
- Strong writing skills and experience in drafting and editing a variety of written products, such as research papers, short reports, workpapers, and summaries.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
- Experience editing and proofreading, including ensuring adherence to a style guide.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
EVALUATION FACTORS
Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the evaluation factors in your resume.
- Possess skills or training in the creation of data dashboards.
- Experience producing a variety of content to communicate findings, including written and visual products.
- Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, including trends and projections, and use qualitative/quantitative research tools to generate insights.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with teams.
Additional information
Student Cooperatives are not eligible for USPS OIG Employee Benefits.
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case by case basis.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Education
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation.
Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
