USPS OIG · 1 day ago
Student Cooperative - Research and Insights Solutions Center
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking students enrolled in college/university programs for a Student Cooperative position in the Research and Insights Solution Center. The role involves assisting with business operations, including budgeting, contracting, project management support, and various administrative operations.
Non ProfitGovernmentProfessional ServicesOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Assist the Budget Coordinator in budget execution and budget formulation duties
Assist the Contracting Officer's Representative with contracting market research and preparing purchase requests for submission
Assist the Project Management Office with project management tasks and tracking in JIRA
Help maintain the group's SharePoint-based team site
Help organize workshops and roundtables
Provide administrative assistance to directors and managers as needed
Qualification
Required
Students must be currently enrolled full or half-time in an accredited college or university. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT STATING CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS, GPA AND IN GOOD STANDING-an unofficial transcript from the university is acceptable. May be required to produce an official transcript prior to receipt of a formal offer.)
Must be in academic good standing as defined by the accredited college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale
Must be able to report to work year-round in the USPS OIG office. (Minimum one-year commitment)
Knowledge of business administration
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Demonstrated analytical ability and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and in a team on a wide range of assignments/projects
Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and/or data analytics software
Preferred
Background in business, data analytics, or technology and innovation
Familiarity with/experience using Microsoft Power BI
Proficiency in Jira Query Language (JQL) and scripting (e.g., Python or Groovy/ScriptRunner) is preferred
Knowledge of business administration and market analysis
Proficiency in SharePoint management
Experience with quantitative data analysis
Strong writing skills and experience in drafting and editing a variety of written products such as white papers, reports, newsletters, blogs, and brief articles
Experience conducting business, policy, or other research
Experience in creating presentations and other visual communication material