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Work Schedule and Flexibilities:

Flexible, Hybrid or remote work (based in Washington, DC office if in-person is required)

Project Description:

The Mission Systems Directorate (MSD) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is developing multiple sources of system inventory and resource data, including spreadsheets and internal applications. This project will consolidate, clean, and standardize these datasets and translate them into a user-friendly visualization tool (e.g., Power BI dashboard) to support leadership decision-making.

The student will:

• Transform existing system inventory data into a structured, usable dataset

• Develop an interactive dashboard highlighting system ownership, technology stacks, lifecycle status, contract support, and resource gaps

• Produce a short insights summary identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

• Document the dataset and dashboard to support sustainability and future updates

• This project provides a clearly defined, time-bound opportunity aligned with IT portfolio management and modernization priorities and will result in tangible deliverables usable by leadership.

Conditions of employment

To participate in this Program, you must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.

• Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

• Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.

• Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.

• Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior and your academic institution.

• Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.

• Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should have:

• Coursework or experience in data analysis, data visualization, or information systems
• Experience with data analysis, data visualization, and document management tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and the Power Platform (e.g., Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate) is required
• Basic understanding of data organization and reporting concepts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by DOI personnel to determine your eligibility for the position and your application will be forwarded to the opportunity manager for review.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing:

   - Your work experience including start and end dates.

   - Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance.

   - Any knowledge, skills or abilities you've gained through education that relate to the project.

2. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

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