Total 8 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Quantico, Virginia

This is an opportunity under the Internship Program under Pathways. The Internship Program provides students enrolled in high schools, colleges, trade schools & other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies & explore Federal careers while completing their education. Veteran's Preference is applied.

The Budget Division (DOB), situated within the NSF Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management (BFA), has Foundation-wide responsibility for long-range budget planning; program analysis; budget preparation, presentation, and execution activities; and analytic studies related to budget and program activities. As a STUDENT TRAINEE (MANAGEMENT ANALYST), you will perform the following duties:

• The incumbent is responsible for developing and preparing plans and programs for carrying out responsibilities on an organization-wide basis, determining methods to be used, approaches to be taken, resolving conflicts that arise, consulting with the supervisor where policy has not been established and coordinating work with program officials and external groups.
• Participating in conducting research and analyzing information on a variety of NSF's administrative policies and procedures as they pertain to BFA's business activities and develops summaries.
• Participating with BFA staff in conducting periodic studies and reviews to evaluate internal policies and operating procedures for efficiency and consistency with BFA and NSF's administrative policies and procedures; and assisting in making recommendation to ensure compliance with BFA and NSF guidance.
• Assisting in implementing, and reviewing revised policies and operational procedures to evaluate effectiveness in supporting substantive BFA administrative objectives and support functions.
• Providing support in creating and updating organization SharePoint collaboration pages.
• Participating in the development of the SharePoint collaboration, as well as the content management.
• Participating in aiding the division with the electronic official records storage structure.
• Assisting in the design and development in web applications for internal and external websites in support of the mission of the organization, BFA and the agency.
• Assisting in the management of BFA's communications tools per established NSF policy and in collaboration with OLPA and other external offices, as necessary. Creating new content and repurposes content in a format appropriate to each tool.
• Editing documents to ensure accuracy and clarity and correct formatting, grammar, and spelling for select, important BFA written products. Assisting in identifying critical opportunities to publicize BFA activities.
• The analyst keeps the supervisor informed of progress, potential controversies, or wide-ranging implications. Completed work is reviewed in terms of satisfying expected results of projects or assignments, responsiveness, and conformance with agency policy.

The Student Trainee supports Contract Specialists in performing the following contracting/procurement activities:

• Assisting in preparing documents for award of contracts/task orders and contract/task order modifications.
• Reviewing, reformatting, and editing solicitation statements of work using Word documents and assembling/converting various Word/Excel documents into an Adobe version of the solicitation.
• Aiding in preparing negotiations and in recording receipt of bids, offers, and other offer data.
• Responding to vendor and staff inquiries.
• Tracking progress of solicitations, contracts, and task orders through the solicitation process; updating spreadsheets; and maintaining contract/task order electronic files.

This position is located in the Acquisitions and Contracts Branch of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway (EFLHD) located in Ashburn, VA. EFLHD provides transportation and engineering services to Federal agencies to include planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of federally-owned highways and bridges. The ideal candidate for this position works well in a team environment and is interested in learning and applying procurement laws, regulations, and policies and performing a variety of procurement tasks and can work full-time in the office during the summer.

• Research and apply mathematical, statistical and text analyses using software and in coordination with other analysts, using CRISP-DM/Agile methods.
• Effectively communicate analytical methods and results to teammates and prepare technical documentation around defensible, repeatable, and impactful statistical results.
• Assist project teams by translating requirements into useful mathematical, statistical, or text analyses that contribute value to the organization’s mission.
• Assist with preparation of proposals by outlining the hypothesis, requirements, and potential impact of conducting the analysis.
• Provide data preparation for statistical analysis and prepare final tabulations, tables, charts, or graphs for presentations, dashboards, and other DAT products.
• Effectively work in teams to complete analytical projects.

• Research and apply mathematical, statistical and text analyses using software and in coordination with other analysts, using CRISP-DM/Agile methods.
• Effectively communicate analytical methods and results to teammates and prepare technical documentation around defensible, repeatable, and impactful statistical results.
• Assist project teams by translating requirements into useful mathematical, statistical, or text analyses that contribute value to the organization’s mission.
• Assist with preparation of proposals by outlining the hypothesis, requirements, and potential impact of conducting the analysis.
• Provide data preparation for statistical analysis and prepare final tabulations, tables, charts, or graphs for presentations, dashboards, and other DAT products.
• Effectively work in teams to complete analytical projects.

Serves as a training instructor in a vocational or occupational training program in the Education Department of a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility and may also serve as a program coordinator for other vocational/occupational training programs.

Selects and/or develops curriculums which focus on the appropriate vocational training area.

This position has direct responsibility for the delivery of classroom training for vocational and apprenticeship courses in the field/trade of Carpentry.

Develops a curriculum design and record-keeping system to organize and track student progress through identified course work.

Ensures the training program(s) are implemented and delivered in compliance with Bureau policies, Department of Labor, and Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training regulations, and the standards established by other certifying agencies and organizations.

Serve as apprenticeship program coordinator with responsibility for coordinating the various occupational training programs and classes, as well as responsibilities which include development, review and evaluation of the vocational trades program.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

The Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship (ICDF) Program is a Congressionally-mandated program designed to help DHS recruit, retain, and reward the best and brightest. The program provides qualified students opportunities to work alongside highly skilled intelligence and cybersecurity professionals at DHS, gain hands-on technical experience, interact with experts and peers at professional development events, and expand their professional network. This program is funded by the DHS Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with public-facing cyber outreach and engagement.
• Supporting the overall work of the office ensuring smooth operation, proper delivery of services, and effective customer support.
• Assisting with the generation of program source codes using various computer languages.
• Assisting with network monitoring and incident response.
• Applying hardware and software updates to systems.
• Researching cybersecurity tools and techniques.
• Assisting with the analysis of cybersecurity programs and researching new solutions for emerging cyber security threats.
• Assisting with the analyzing and evaluating security log data.

• Obtain a bachelor's degree in a STEM, IT, cybersecurity, or intelligence field;
• GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
• Completed 480 hours of work at the Department;
• Participated in designated technical and core training;
• Collaborated with subject matter expert mentors in intelligence and cybersecurity; and
• Completed a challenge project (as designated by the agency).

Program Benefits:

• First-hand, practical experience in intelligence or cybersecurity disciplines;
• Individual Development Plans (IDP) providing a roadmap for professional development;
• Participation in high priority challenging projects;
• Formal and informal training in core and technical competencies;
• Access to mentors who will provide advice and support; and
• May be eligible for tuition assistance.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The Pathways Internship Program gives Interns the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to foster networking relationships.

As a Student Trainee, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Formulating and recommending contract approaches.
• Performing technical and process analysis of operational tasks.
• Developing legal briefs and participating in legal sufficiency reviews.
• Evaluating and providing draft documentation on compliance and legal requirement reviews.

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

The Colonial Group seeks a motivated candidate for our Outside Sales Representative opportunity.

This exciting entry level position offers a great starting salary, bonuses and will train you to do the following:

Marketing & Sales – Solicit, establish, and maintain rapport with prospective and assigned retail agents to secure new and renewal business as well as participate in USLI’s 50/50 Sales training program. Our ideal candidate will live in the Richmond, Lynchburg or Danville VA area.

WHO YOU ARE:

You believe in working as a team and thrive in fun, collaborative environments. You have a client-focused attitude and value the importance of relationships, professionalism, and trust. You set goals high and aim higher. You have solid communication skills. You are detail oriented and organized. You enjoy learning new skills, systems, processes, and procedures. You are a great listener and are not afraid to ask questions. You believe that learning is vital to success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Conduct at least 20 meetings with customers (in person or via video) a week to demonstrate web and phone quoting capabilities and register new users in order to drive new business submissions in the door.

• Weekly reporting of sales meetings that occurred each week and the forecasting of meetings scheduled for the upcoming weeks.

• Timely follow up and continuous communication with customers/prospects to find out and take advantage of additional opportunities.

• Systematic prospecting and arranging meetings with potential new customers, and with customers that have not reached their potential.

• Identify and establish a relationship with the key contacts making sure we are doing business with the right people in each retail operation.

• Work with their team to review web activity to spot trends positive and negative and addressing these trends immediately.

• Establish an active relationship with Regional Sales Manager and regularly discuss strategy and tactics including sales issues, travel and follow up.

• Pursue continuing education and insurance designations/licenses as outlined in the training and development plan. This will require self-study.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• College degree OR equivalent business experience preferred but not required.

• Candidates will be expected to pursue continuing education and insurance designations/licenses as outlined in the training and development plan. This will require self-study.

• Team player mentality

• Problem solving skills and professional conduct.

• Ability to establish and build relationships.

• P&C insurance license within 90 days of employment

• This position requires routine or periodic travel which may require the teammate to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are a requirement of this position.

WHAT WE OFFER:

· Competitive pay based on experience

· Growth and advancement opportunities

· Quarterly bonuses

· Paid time off

· Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

· Mobile phone allowance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.