Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Summer Intern 2023 (Graduate), Strategic Planning/Program Management Office - MA-23400

Primary Location: DC-Washington

Employee Status: Temporary

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

Job Type: Internship

Travel: No

Shift: Day Job

Years of Experience Required: 0

Education Required: Some Graduate School

Relocation Provided: No

Salary Grade Low: 22

Salary Grade High: 22

Minimum Salary: $68,900

Maximum Salary: $68,900

Posting Date: Oct 25, 2022

Position Description

About Us

The Division of Monetary Affairs (MA) supports the Federal Reserve’s deliberations, decisions, and communications regarding monetary policy and financial stability. The Program Management Office (PMO) leads the development and execution of MA’s strategy and special projects. The PMO is seeking a Graduate Intern to help us implement MA’s new five-year strategic direction.

The missions of both the Federal Reserve and our division are at the heart of what we do. MA’s values guide how we do it:

• We are diverse, inclusive, and equitable.
• We are objective, rigorous, and accountable.
• We act with intent, respect, and conscience.
• We are a collaborative, committed, multidisciplinary team.
• We promote the continued betterment of our work environment.​​

About the Role

Our internship is designed to help you develop as a leader at the intersection of strategy, management, and public policy. As an MA PMO intern, you will:

• Have a unique window into the operations behind the Fed’s research and policy development. You’ve read about us in the news; now see how it gets done.
• Work alongside seasoned professionals on critical initiatives that keep our policy, research, data, technology, people, and culture all at the leading edge. You’ll learn from the best.
• Make a difference. There’s never been a more important time for public service. You’ll use your skills to give back while gaining experience you can’t get anywhere else.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and transportation subsidy
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid options and paid sick leave
• A brand new, state-of-the-art facility with a fitness center and on-site dining
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and in-house 'R' courses

Position Requirements

About You

Above all, we’re looking for a versatile problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills, a knack for communicating, and a growth mindset. If you can think on your feet and our mission and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.

This internship is a great fit for graduate students in public policy, public administration, business, project management, and organizational development, but students in any field are welcome. Experience with strategic planning, communications, project and program management, organizational performance, data analysis, operations, human capital, and process improvement are all a plus, but if you don’t have experience, we’ll help you learn. This is not a research position; we don’t require any prior knowledge of economics or finance.

The Details

• This internship will last 10–12 weeks beginning in early summer 2023. (The position may be extended beyond the summer.)
• Over the summer, we’ll need you to work 40 hours per week and to be available during our core hours of 10 A.M.–3 P.M, Monday–Friday.
• While we offer flexible schedules and remote work, we’ll need you to join us on-site at least once a week and sometimes more at our office in Washington, D.C.
• U.S. citizenship required
• Must be enrolled in a graduate degree program with at least one semester remaining after August/summer 2023.
• To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume no longer than one page each.

Full vaccination for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.