Internship Opportunities - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office of Inspector General (OIG)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Inspector General (OIG) will be seeking applicants on https://www.usajobs.gov/ for Management and Program Analysts, Auditors, IT Specialists Pathways Interns with an annual salary beginning at $47,216.

Current students seeking a degree in a related field of study, such as public policy, law, political science, criminal justice, accounting, auditing, information technology, business administration, finance, or public administration are eligible to apply. Students must have at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA. 

This is for a summer internship. Interns will be expected to work during the summer of 2023 (not to exceed September 30, 2023 unless extended). This is a student internship opportunity under DOT Pathways Program. After successful completion of the program requirements, interns may be converted to a permanent appointment, although there is no guarantee of conversion. Extensions to this appointment may occur, although there is no guarantee of extension.

OIG works within DOT to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. We do this through audits and investigations. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives OIG autonomy to do its work without interference. OIG carries out its mission by issuing audit reports, evaluations, management advisories, and other products with findings and recommendations to improve program delivery and performance. Pathways Interns will be entry-level analysts and work with OIG teams in a developmental capacity to conduct reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of DOT programs or assist with criminal investigations. They will make key contributions to a variety of possible products, including audit reports, briefings to DOT leadership or congressional stakeholders, management advisories, and congressional testimonies.

The links to the job announcements are below. 

1. Performance Auditor: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690417000
2. Financial Auditor: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690412200
3. IT Specialist: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690411700
4. Management and Program Analyst: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690410800

 

Note: The announcements will be open from 11/21/2022 to 12/23/2022. These vacancies are limited to a certain number of applicants and may close before the close date listed if that limit is reached.

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