Total 11 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Fort Eustis, 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.

• You will identify, collect, document, preserve, and transport evidence to ensure integrity for forensic analysis and judicial proceedings.
• You will enter, upload, maintain, review, and/or update health care records (e.g., patient data, patient identifiers).
• You will receive batch folder, containing chain of custody documents, which serves as the initial source material for data entry purposes.
• You will receive bulk mail deliveries of urine specimens from U.S. Postal Service, other commercial couriers, and in person.
• You will Inventory each shipping container to determine if the specimens, within, are accompanied by the appropriate forms and documentation.
• You will recognize, identify, and annotate discrepancy codes as they apply to box, form, or urine specimen bottle, requiring significant attention to detail and independent judgment.

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.

• Works under close supervision wherein the work is closely reviewed/monitored and detailed guidance provided. Must participate in all required training (emergency rescue drills, emergency action plan simulations).
• Mandatory certifications must be complete within 30 calendar days of employment, after which the incumbent will be reassigned to lifeguard duties at an aquatic facility.
• Training includes lifeguarding, First Aid (American Red Cross or equivalent like Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS) and American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED).
• For Water Parks upgrade the certification to: 'Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR/PR/AED' (American Red Cross)
• For facilities using Oxygen Administration, the Oxygen Administration certification (American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration" or equivalent training like from the Fire Department) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.

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.

• Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
• Assist a firefighter crew member in controlling and extinguishing fires.
• Perform maintenance and decontamination on tools and equipment after operations are complete.
• Perform basic first aid services for the injured and sick.
• Assist with the operation of pumps, foam generators, hoses, and nozzles and turrets.

Newly-hired mathematicians and mathematical statisticians begin their careers in the Mathematics Development Program (MDP). The goal of the three-year MDP is to provide on-the-job training in the broad range of mathematical and statistical sciences at NSA. This is primarily accomplished through 6-month tours in NSA offices of the MDP participant's choosing. Mentorship is provided for each tour and participants work on real mission problems.

MDP members also study cryptologic mathematics, statistical data mining, and related subjects in courses taught by Agency experts. Participants are required to develop skills in programming and using computational resources to solve mission problems. Various short-term and long-term travel opportunities exist for interested participants but are not required. MDP members are able to take advantage of other professional development opportunities available at NSA as well. This includes continuing education opportunities and optional Agency courses in everything from professional communication to goal setting to machine learning. Career mentorship and participation in professional networks such as WIMS (Women in the Mathematical Sciences) are strongly supported. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and resources including maternity/paternity leave, counseling services, and financial coaching are available for all employees.

Through the MDP, participants are rooted in the Agency community of mathematicians and mathematical statisticians. Also they are given the opportunity to explore a wide variety of problem sets. At the end of the program, graduates choose their first assignment from any open positions at the Agency.

NSA is unique in its ability to offer the opportunity to work on cutting edge problems in a wide range of technical fields including:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Human Language technology
- Cryptology
- Signals analysis
- Speech/image/video processing
- Network analysis
- Cyber security
- High performance computing

All employees at NSA have access to diverse opportunities with the expectation that they will continuously grow as professionals. Positions exist that use everything from theoretical to applied mathematics and statistics, and vary from becoming a leading expert in a specialized niche to coordinating technical work across a wide array of disciplines. The choice is yours!

Candidates must possess:
- Strong problem
-solving and analytical skills
- Desire for continual learning
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within diverse teams

For the Entry/Developmental work level, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required. Successful applicants may learn these skills at the Agency.
- Programming expertise in any language
- Experience in the design, development, use, and evaluation of mathematical models, methods and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm development)

The timeline for hiring mathematicians is quite long, commonly one to two years. We recommend applying when graduation is no more than a year out, as start dates can often flex to accommodate the needs of a successful applicant.