Student Trainee Policy Analyst, Department of Justice

If selected for this Student Trainee (Policy Analyst) position with the Audit Division, you will gain access to invaluable work experience as part of a well-respected team that is responsible for conducting high-quality, independent, and objective audits of Department of Justice (DOJ) programs and operations that foster sound management practices, accountability, integrity, economy, and efficiency; and that help detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct throughout the DOJ. As a Student Trainee, you will actively participate in and assist teams in conducting audits, evaluations, and special reviews that address DOJ high-priority and sensitive subject areas. This position will also provide administrative support to the division. Formal and/or on-the-job training will be provided as needed. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Assist audit teams that review DOJ programs and functional areas to assess compliance with applicable government standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Assist in conducting interviews, briefings, and presentations, and contribute to the writing of reports to be issued publicly.

Assist in identifying and recommending solutions to findings for improved procedures and internal controls to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in operations and functions of mission critical programs.

Provide support and assist in studies of management techniques, processes, and styles and assist in assessing matters such as overall effectiveness and efficiency.

Assist in producing and/or presenting information and findings in a variety of formats, i.e., comprehensive reports, testimony, press releases, and other media.

Participate in analyzing program performance data to identify trends. Provide interpretations, both in writing and orally, of programmatic milestones, accomplishments, and utilization of resources required for effective management, operations, and decision making.

Research, document, and analyze information from files, the internet, general reference sources, and other diverse data sources.

Provide support and assist with cost effectiveness studies by collecting data and making computations. Meet with team members, line and program managers, supervisors, and customers to provide information on financial trends and resource changes that reduce life-cycle costs and optimize return on operating or administrative program assets.

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