Remarks:

This internship position will:

Support 13 economists (within Policy Research Analysis) with their independent research. Research topics may vary widely.When priorities necessitate, support Policy High Priority initiatives.

The ideal hire will possess:

Some prior experience with databases or SQL.Some familiarity with statistics software (ex: SAS, R, STATA).

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships

Applicants must be current students enrolled in a degree seeking program

This position requires a combination of hybrid and in-person presence in our Washington DC office

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current graduate-level students, graduating from their program Spring 2026 or later.

About the Team

The Workforce and Workplace Management (WWM) team in the Division of Supervision and Regulation aligns workforce development strategies and talent management programs with the strategic plans and priorities of the Division and Federal Reserve Board.

The WWM team’s mission is to support strategic initiatives within SR and the System by overseeing the implementation of various Board workforce planning and human resources programs. These programs include conflicts of interest (COFI), performance management, position management, rewards and recognition, teleworking and alternative work schedule programs, job rotation programs, student internships, onboarding programs and workforce analytics. Additionally, WWM's role focuses on providing strategic consultation to SR management team(s) and ensuring that these programs are implemented based on industry best practices and in line with the Board's policies.

About the Role

The WWM team is seeking a year-round graduate student intern to help support and manage several projects, research and administrative work in the Division of Supervision Regulation. The intern will primarily focus on the administration of the conflicts of interest (COFI) program. This is a great opportunity for a graduate student with an academic focus in law, finance, public policy or public administration. The selected individual will complete assignments pertaining to conflicts of interest and all aspects of an embedded talent management team.

Responsibilities include:

Provide support to the cross-sectional Conflicts of Interest (COFI) program.Assist the program manager and designated ethics officer in addressing specific conflicts of interest and compliance matters within the Board and Federal Reserve Banks.Support the administration of ethics and conflicts of interest training and maintain necessary training materials, procedures, FAQ’s.Support the review of confidential financial disclosure reports and related documents and assist financial disclosure filers to ensure reporting requirements are understood and necessary information is reported accurately.Process credentials for staff conducting bank examinations/inspections and facilitate conflicts checks for Board and Federal Reserve Banks.

Talent management support, including but not limited to the following areas:

Recruitment/onboardingRewards recognitionInternship programmingPerformance managementWorkday data entry and talent management administrationDrafting communications, research of best talent management practices, program improvement, and evaluation.Managing various SharePoint sites, lists, and librariesParticipation in special projects as assigned; may implement project recommendations.

Over the course of the internship, the student will:

Improve upon written and presentation skills;Improve upon analytical skills;Participate in creating leadership and staff development recommendations;Suggest process, policy and program enhancements;Gain experience in both COFI and talent management programming.

Suggested Education/Major: Pursuing graduate level degree in human resources, law, finance, public policy, public administration, business management, or related field.

Required Skills/Knowledge

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;Strong verbal and written communication skills;Ability to work collaboratively in teams;Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management and organizational skills;Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities.Demonstrated interest in Ethics, Compliance, and Legal matters.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Notes

Anticipated Work Hours: During the summer, 40 hours per week; during the school semesters, min 15-20 hours per weekAnticipated Start Date: January 2025Anticipated Work Environment: This internship can be completed fully remote OR in a hybrid capacity in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

Requires organizational, time management, and communication skills, and learning agility normally acquired through completion of HSD/GED or equivalent and five years of experience (FR-22), six years of experience (FR-23) or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and four years’ experience providing support in a training environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro and requires ability to learn specialized software applications. Must be customer service focused and able to work effectively with at all levels.

The Examiner Education Office of FFIEC administers the many facets of training programs for federal and state financial institution examiners.

Though a hybrid schedule is driven by the role, this position will require an on-site presence in Arlington, VA at the L. William Siedman Center as needed for in-person classes.

About the Team Role

The Research Library at the Federal Reserve Board is offering a paid summer internship for graduate-level library or information science students to advance several projects that will improve library services to the Board research and professional community. We offer a full array of customized library services to staff members throughout the Board, with particular focus on data-intensive research, data acquisitions and cataloging, research curation, and metadata and taxonomy.

To enhance discovery and use of the Board’s valuable resources and research, projects will focus on data- and metadata-related efforts. Depending on the intern’s skills and interests, they will work on several of the following projects that represent a variety of the library’s responsibilities supporting the Board:

§ Data Catalog Maintenance and Expansion Support

Projects may include supporting: cataloging data assets in line with national, international, and local standards; metadata maintenance and clean up; and quality checks among systems.

§ Technology, Software, and Process Improvements

Projects may include assisting with migration to new systems, including a new Library Services Platform, data catalog, and subscription management software, and documentation of code and processes.

§ Scholarly Research and Communications
Projects may include: Enhance and maintain metadata for DOIs through Crossref; citation reports enhancements; progress in use of researcher IDs (ORCID).

§ Metadata and Taxonomy Standardization and Enhancement

Interns may assist with taxonomy and authority control development to support interoperability of the Federal Reserve Subject Taxonomy (FRST) and Federal Reserve Authority of Names (FRAN) that are used multiple Fed downstream applications.

§ Research

Research and prepare a report on findings of library and information systems best practices in support of the Research Library's strategic plan.

§ Outreach and Marketing

Assist the library’s Outreach/Training Team with implementing library marketing plan, awareness campaigns to promote utilization of the Board’s research and data assets and develop and update training materials.

Qualifications/Skills:

U.S. citizenship requiredEnrolled in a Master’s degree program in library or information science at an ALA-accredited institution (MLS)Graduating fall 2025 or laterKnowledge and interest in library technologyEvidence of interest in the field of library and information science; have completed a minimum of 10 credits in foundational library and/or information science coursework by the start of the internship.Must have attention to detail, initiative, and good communication skills.Should have a basic understanding of metadata.Python and/or coding skills are a plus, but not required. Students with prior course work in cataloging and metadata is preferred, but not required.

Attach to your profile before submission:

cover letterresumeundergraduate graduate unofficial transcripts

Open to students interested in working hybrid or 100% virtual.

About the Team

The Administration team (Admin) within Research Statistics generally provides guidance and support to staff and management within the areas of human resources, training and development, budget, compensation, recruitment, and outreach. The team is seeking to hire a graduate intern interested in human resources, more specifically recruiting, outreach, and learning and development. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical, ideal for HR, management, organizational development and leadership, or related degree seekers.

About the Role

The intern will partner with the team in the areas of onboarding, internal training and development, outreach recruiting, and engagement. In addition, there is the opportunity to support communications, budgeting and forecasting, contracting, compensation, and space management.

Examples of possible projects include:

Event Execution: Coordinate logistics for onboarding and learning sessions, assist with externally facing informational sessions through task management, scheduling, post-event surveys, and correspondence for over 20 events.Collect and analyze data: support the evaluation and measurement of programs using Qualtrics and Forms. Conduct analysis of various types of survey responses to enhance and drive organizational change.Program support: research and recommend new program initiatives, evaluate procedures and recommend changes and participate in development of new guidelines.Training and Development: contribute to development of engaging and creative content and methods of delivery.Additional Organizational Development (OD) projects: Assist in preparation for staff and management training and programming, collaborate with other interns in executing internally facing learning sessions, support with externally facing materials and events as needed.

Qualifications/Skills

Ability to work on-site 2-3 days a week in our offices in downtown Washington, D.C.Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a field related to Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Management, Finance, Human Resources or Business.Graduating fall 2025 or laterSome experience with developing and delivering training contentSome experience with survey tools, such as Qualtrics or Microsoft FormsEffective communication skills (written and verbal)Action orientedAbility to adapt and continuously learnComfortable collaborating and working across functions or teams

Duties and Responsibilities

· With extensive guidance, performs data analysis to ensure the quality (conformity, consistency, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness) of financial data, banking structure data, survey data, contextual information data, and business data used for monetary, supervisory, research, and organizational decision-making purposes.

· Participates in providing data support services to end users, which includes data quality assurance activities (conformity, consistency, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness) and troubleshooting and researching datarelated questions. Participates in relevant internal task forces and committees that impact data management support.

· Shadows more senior staff to learn how to develop business requirements and report requirements for programmers to use in developing applications or automated programs to support analytical work, collect and make data accessible, and allow for the release of public information. With extensive guidance, ensures key security, regulatory, and policy requirements are adhered to with own work.

· Applies foundational level knowledge of the Board’s statistics requirements to ensure Reserve Banks’ adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices of data management services and status reporting. Participates in projects to establish or strengthen the data management program, data governance framework, methodologies, and data quality program.

· Shadows more senior staff to learn how to conduct product owner tasks such as monitoring product schedules and keeping stakeholders informed on the development and maintenance of systems, tools and platforms supporting operational capabilities.

· Shadows more senior staff to learn how to document test cases and identify issues in systems used to facilitate data management work.

· Supports gathering and analyzing data on the current business architecture and processes to identify root causes of issues, trends, patterns, and opportunities that impact the business line and stakeholders; reviews existing business processes and establishes metrics to improve processes.

· Conducts research on reporting requirements and guidance based on foundational knowledge of financial markets and institutions, and regulatory/monetary/structure data reporting for use by Board, Reserve Bank staff, and reporting institutions.

· Participates in developing metrics (e.g., on services, staff utilization, and performance) and creating documentation (e.g., strategic plan, policies, procedures, reports, charters, evaluations) for the national Statistics business line.

FR – 23 Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field and one year of experience. Must have novice to foundational knowledge in the following areas: systems automation, project coordination, financial analysis, data flow management, data collection, consulting, business process improvement, risk management, technical writing, technical communication, presentation skills, and administration. Must be able to work effectively with more senior staff. Must be able to support more senior staff with one or more of the following: data analysis; conducting research in areas relevant to division or Board needs; and/or developing and implementing data collection and analysis tools.

FR – 24 Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field and three years of experience. Must have foundational to intermediate knowledge in the following areas: systems automation, project coordination, financial analysis, data flow management, data collection, consulting, business process improvement, risk management, technical writing, technical communication, presentation skills, and administration. Must be able to work effectively with more senior staff. Must be able to support more senior staff with one or more of the following: data analysis; conducting research in areas relevant to division or Board needs; and/or developing and implementing data collection and analysis tools.

FR – 25 Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field and four years of experience. Must have intermediate knowledge in the following areas: systems automation, project coordination, financial analysis, data flow management, data collection, consulting, business process improvement, risk management, technical writing, technical communication, presentation skills, and administration. Must be able to work effectively with more senior staff. Must be able to assist more senior staff with one or more of the following: data analysis; conducting research in areas relevant to division or Board needs; and/or developing and implementing data collection and analysis tools.

This position is for the Statistics Function Management Office within Board IT Statistics whose main responsibility is supporting the national Statistics Function- a business line that collects financial, banking structure, survey, and business data and provides data management services to ensure information is fit for use. New employees may participate in a local Board IT Statistics rotation program that would provide the employee an in-depth engagement with all Board IT Statistics units to develop their knowledge and expertise of the Statistics business line. A new employee’s exposure and engagement within Board IT Statistics would ensure a thorough knowledge and understanding of Board Statistics’ processes and procedures for providing services to stakeholders, performing program management support, and directing the national business line.

The Statistics Function Management Office (FMO) provides oversight and support for the function’s communications, governance, strategic initiatives, engagement models, and resource and demand management frameworks. The Statistics Data Management Analyst will be responsible for a wide range of business analysis activities, and must have exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to develop actionable plans and processes to address complex problems. Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prepare professional and effective deliverables tailored for staff at all levels is required. The ability to make sound decisions, communicate effectively and exhibit good judgment even under high pressure or difficult situations is also required.

Demonstrated experience in strategic planning or strategy execution, project management, program management, risk management, data management and/or communications is strongly preferred. Experience creating data visualizations and developing tools and processes to manage data sets is preferred.

This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and in-office presence in Washington, DC.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Leads and/or participates in implementing cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, proxies, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, endpoint protection, and data analysis platforms as part of an integrated defense in depth solution with a central security information and event management (SIEM) system and security orchestration tools. Leads technical and analytical assessments to support information security engineering decisions to ensure Board information and systems are adequately protected. Ability to characterize and manage moderately complex risks to mitigate cyber threats.

· With some guidance, proactively supports analysis of threat intelligence from a variety of sources to understand the nature of the threat, extract the information that informs threat hunt operations, and uses that information to investigate Board IT assets for evidence of an intrusion or compromise.

· With some guidance, emulates threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures in a controlled and/or production environment to demonstrate and observe the technical aspects of the emulated activity. Leads and/or develops adequate detection strategies and develops mitigations as needed to address the specific details of the threat.

· Leads the development of programs that apply statistical models, mathematical principles, and other analytic tradecraft to a variety of IT network-generated data for the purposes of identifying anomalous activity, suspicious network activity, and ultimately leads to the discovery of intrusions and/or compromises.

· With some guidance, identifies and analyzes system-generated logs and capture forensic images of a variety of systems for the purposes of fully analyzing a cybersecurity intrusion and/or compromise. Includes use of advanced knowledge to perform root cause analysis and develop timelines to show the actions taken by a cyber threat actor in an environment. Leads the completion of all phases of the incident response process including identification, containment, eradication, and remediation.

· Leads implementation of vulnerability scans and ensures operational systems are adequately patched to protect the Board from potential cyber threat actors. Leads the analysis of vulnerabilities and proof of concept code as it becomes available to assess the technical implications of a given threat and ensure that the Board’s defenses are sufficient. Maintains advanced knowledge of ethical hacking principles to apply the skills to the management of vulnerabilities and mitigation of technical risk. Ensures that vulnerabilities are managed and patched according to Board policies and procedures.

· Leads the development of and/or develops data analytic software and cybersecurity scripts using a variety of programming and scripting languages to enable cybersecurity activities designed to defend the Board’s IT assets. With limited guidance, develops programs, software, and scripts that automate the cybersecurity process. With limited guidance, develops data queries and scheduled jobs designed to correlate data for further analysis. With limited guidance, integrates tools and systems for advanced analysis of relevant data.

· With moderate guidance, manages cybersecurity projects focused on developing and instrumenting moderately complex approaches to detect, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity intrusions and/or compromises. Authors documents and oversees the execution of project plans, schedules, requirements, risks, assumptions, cost, performance, and resource utilization with minimal supervision.

Position Requirements

FR-26 Minimal Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or a related business technology field and five years of experience. Must have advanced knowledge in in at least one of the following areas: general cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber threat analysis, data science principles, digital forensics, incident handling, incident management, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, automation and programming, project management, and relevant technologies and programming languages. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be familiar with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION. Must be able to support one or more of the following: providing threat assessments, recommending cybersecurity technologies for intrusion detection and prevention, assessing technical vulnerabilities, identifying automation opportunities, investigating, and resolving security breaches, technical writing, and communication.

FR-27 Minimal Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or a related business technology field and six years of experience. Must have expert knowledge in the in at least one of the following areas: general cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber threat analysis, data science principles, digital forensics, incident handling, incident management, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, automation and programming, project management, and relevant technologies and programming languages. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be familiar with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION. Must be able to lead one or more of the following: providing threat assessments, recommending cybersecurity technologies for intrusion detection and prevention, assessing technical vulnerabilities, identifying automation opportunities, investigating, and resolving security breaches, technical writing, and communication.

FR-28 Minimal Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or a related business technology field and eight years of experience. Must have expert knowledge in the in at least one of the following areas: general cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber threat analysis, data science principles, digital forensics, incident handling, incident management, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, automation and programming, project management, and relevant technologies and programming languages. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be familiar with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION. Must be able to direct one or more of the following: providing threat assessments, recommending cybersecurity technologies for intrusion detection and prevention, assessing technical vulnerabilities, identifying automation opportunities, investigating, and resolving security breaches, technical writing, and communication.

Remarks: The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) is an individual contributor position responsible for leading the enterprise vulnerability management program for the Board. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) possesses knowledge of policies and best practices pertinent to vulnerability management and has the ability to operationalize that information in the form of organizational governance and technical process (NIST, DHS/CISA, OWASP, NVD, SEI, etc.). The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) consumes cyber threat intelligence that describes new and emerging vulnerabilities and translates that information into active defense and preventive measures. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) analyzes systems for potential weaknesses and/or vulnerabilities and proposes solutions to mitigate those risks. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) establishes and oversees patch management operations for all kinds of assets in the environment and designs mitigations where patching is impractical or impossible. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) establishes and implements a risk management approach for vulnerabilities including thresholds, mitigations, and risk tolerances that drives other vulnerability response actions. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) provides services including static and dynamic application security testing, web application vulnerability scanning, vulnerability analysis, enterprise patch management, and proposing mitigations for specific threats. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) develops technical products and presents highly technical subjects to a variety of audiences ranging from non-technical senior leaders to highly technical subject matter experts. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) collaborates with other vulnerability management professionals in the Federal space and throughout the Federal Reserve System to develop and implement cybersecurity solutions that enable vulnerability management activities. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) provides technical and analytical vulnerability assessments to support information security engineering decisions to ensure Board information and systems are adequately protected.

Highly Desirable:

· At least 5-7 years of full-time experience supporting a vulnerability management program.

· Experience applying industry standards and best practices in an operational environment to adequately manage risk and mitigate vulnerabilities as part of an enterprise service.

· Experience with a variety of vulnerability and patch management technologies including, but not limited to, Qualys, Tenable, Nessus, Invicti, Fortify, CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, etc.

· Experience applying expert knowledge of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify, prioritize, and ultimately respond to vulnerabilities identified within the Board’s enterprise network.

· Experience mentoring less experienced team members in vulnerability management and response activities.

· Experience in vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, and designing mitigation and remediation strategies.

· Experience managing vulnerabilities in on-premises systems, mobile devices, and in cloud environments, (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Data Centers).

· Experience developing programs and/or automated tools using a programming / scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, etc.).

· Familiarity with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION.

· Demonstrated resourcefulness and advanced critical thinking skills to independently direct, analyze, and implement solutions for all the various complex problems that arise in the administrative and operations area.

· Expert technical writing and communications skills. Contacts are often with division leadership, but also with staff at all levels; a significant degree of coordination and contact with other units/sections/divisions may also be required.

· Ability to construct clear and concise written work and applies an increasingly advanced understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and intended audience(s) to the process of writing and editing such work.

· Ability to explain to cross-team or cross-divisional partners items of high levels of complexity.

· Possess skills in negotiation and persuasion in performing duties and influencing support for change.

This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and in-office presence in Washington, DC with the option for full remote.

Duties and Responsibilities

§ Lead and/or participates in the installation, modification, enhancement, and/or management of systems and network resources to meet business requirements. This includes performing moderately complex system maintenance to guarantee systems function with limited interruption.

§ Leads the review of systems designs to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

§ Lead the process to and/or participates in ensuring that technology solutions align with business needs and software requirements.

§ Lead and/or participates in the diagnosis of hardware and software problems and in the resolution of violations as they occur.

§ Leads the maintenance of the security posture of systems through implementation of Board standards and industry best practices.

§ With some guidance, provides system and application support and consulting to clients. This includes resolving customer support issues by taking into account the Board’s and division’s technology standards.

§ Leads and/or participates in ensuring customer issues are resolved and enhances infrastructure and security systems with a bias toward customer experience.

§ Provides subject matter expertise and guidance on the adoption of new technologies and tools by thinking strategically and holistically about current and future requirements.

§ Guides more junior staffs’ research and/or completes research on technology available in the market including components of cloud computing and one or more cloud technology platforms, in addition to on-premises computing technology, to support evaluating business requirements and determine which tools and services are best fit for a specific purpose. Proposes recommendations based on research, including identifying areas for improvement and which options will have a moderate impact on technology direction.

FR-26 Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and five years of experience. Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: system controls, system maintenance, system monitoring, system security, system testing, cloud technology, computer networking, recovery, data warehouse architecture, programming/scripting languages, change management principles, automation, computing, networking, and database systems. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be able to support one or more of the following: user technical support, hardware and software support, technical problem solving, software development, technology evaluation, and information security.

FR-27 Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and six years of experience. Must have advanced to expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: system controls, system maintenance, system monitoring, system security, system testing, cloud technology, computer networking, recovery, data warehouse architecture, programming/scripting languages, change management principles, automation, computing, networking, and database systems. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be able to lead one or more of the following: user technical support, hardware and software support, technical problem solving, software development, technology evaluation, and information security.

FR-28 Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and eight years of experience. Must have advanced to expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: system controls, system maintenance, system monitoring, system security, system testing, cloud technology, computer networking, recovery, data warehouse architecture, programming/scripting languages, change management principles, automation, computing, networking, and database systems. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be able to direct one or more of the following: user technical support, hardware and software support, technical problem solving, software development, technology evaluation, and information security

Remarks:

The Senior Network Engineer role involves being part of the IT Network Infrastructure (NI) team, responsible for overseeing the Board's enterprise and data center IP Networks, encompassing switches, routers, firewalls, WiFi, and optical infrastructure. Candidates for this position must possess extensive experience in configuring, deploying, and supporting enterprise-class and data center networks, particularly with Cisco Nexus Catalyst platforms (95K,7K). Advanced experience in BGP, OSPF, STP, VXLAN, and network design is essential.

Preferred candidates will also have experience with technologies such as AWS networking, Cisco DNA, Palo Alto firewalls, Zscaler, and Cisco Wireless. Certification such as CCNP or CCIE, or equivalent, is highly desirable.

Applicants should demonstrate initiative, self-direction, teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently to install, maintain, and administer secure networks. Responsibilities include problem-solving, outage prevention, aligning business and security requirements, developing technical documentation, and presenting complex data concisely. Candidates should exhibit learning agility, responsiveness to clients, and a commitment to enhancing their skills, expertise, and responsibilities.

The role entails participating in on-call rotations, including some night and weekend shifts according to rotation schedules and ad hoc requirements.

This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and in-office presence in Washington, DC.

About the Role

The Insurance Supervision and Regulation section performs a broad variety of work related to insurance, and the assigned work for the analyst will depend on their skills and interests. Current thematic areas of focus for the team include trends related to (1) the availability and affordability of property insurance and (2) life insurers’ evolving investment portfolios and usage of reinsurance.

This position may also have responsibilities related to the supervision of depository institution holding companies significantly engaged in insurance activities. These responsibilities could include:

Engaging proactively with examination teams and Reserve Bank managementOverseeing the execution of supervisory plans and the conformance with policies and proceduresGaining an in-depth knowledge of assigned supervised firm(s) Participating in the examination of supervised firms

FR-27: A bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, economics, finance, accounting, law, or a related field and a minimum of six years of related experience

FR-28: A bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, economics, finance, accounting, law, or a related field and a minimum of eight years of related experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in insurance topicsAbility to convey complex information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to adapt, build rapport, and view problems and solutions from multiple perspectivesStrong learning agility, teamwork, and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills/Knowledge

Relevant credentials (actuarial, accounting, financial analysis, law, or risk management)Demonstrated research and quantitative data analysis skills (e.g., R, STATA, SQL, etc.)

Notes:

This position requires travel.For most analysts, travel is about a week per quarter, but could be as high as 25% of days, domestically or internationally, depending on the assignments.This position is located in Washington DC and will require on-site presence four times per month and as business needs require.A writing assessment will be administered during the interview process.

The Counsel manages complex legal and policy issues and projects related to consumer protection and community reinvestment laws, regulations, and supervisory matters with minimal supervision. The Counsel provides leadership for complex projects; reviews the work of junior staff members; prepares legal and policy analyses, recommendations, and other work products; and contributes significantly to policy formulation.

In the either the Senior Attorney or Counsel role, the selected candidate will work in the Fair Lending Enforcement Section, which is comprised of attorneys, economists, and analysts.

The key responsibilities of the Senior Attorney are:

Provides legal and subject matter expertise for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act regarding supervisory matters and policy issues. Makes well-reasoned supervision, enforcement, referral, and policy recommendations to the Section’s Managing Counsel.Provides leadership within the System and among federal agencies with responsibility for fair lending.Participates in developing and conducting fair lending training programs for Division staff, the System’s examiners, and other relevant staff.Analyzes and develops solutions to policy issues relating to fair lending and other consumer protection laws and regulations.Researches and analyzes existing and proposed legislation, statutes, regulations, case law, guidance, studies, reports and industry developments relevant to fair lending and other consumer protection laws and regulations.Prepares written work products related to fair lending and other consumer protection laws and regulations, including legal analyses, guidance, and speeches.

The key responsibilities of the Counsel are:

Provides legal and subject matter expertise for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act regarding complex supervisory matters and policy issues, including matters where there is no clear-cut precedent. Makes well-reasoned supervision, enforcement, referral, and policy recommendations to the Section’s Managing Counsel.Provides leadership and subject matter expertise on matters of fair lending within the System and among federal agencies with responsibility for fair lending.Develops and conducts fair lending training programs for Division staff, the System’s examiners, and other relevant staff. Assists in training more junior staff.Analyzes, develops, and may lead solutions to policy issues relating to fair lending and other consumer protection laws and regulations, including coordinating the work of other staff, establishing priorities and due dates, monitoring progress and results, and evaluating performance.Researches and analyzes existing and proposed legislation, statutes, regulations, case law, guidance, studies, reports and industry developments relevant to fair lending and other consumer protection laws and regulations.Presents to Division leadership, Reserve Banks, and the Board on topics related to fair lending.Prepares written work products related to fair lending and other consumer protection laws and regulations, including legal analyses, guidance, and speeches.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

FR-27 Sr Attorney

Requires a law degree and bar membership, as well as demonstrated analytical ability and strong oral and written communications skills. Requires at least two years specific work experience in civil rights and fair lending law. Ability to develop and apply quantitative techniques to research and enforcement.

FR-28 Counsel

Requires completion of a JD degree and admission to the Bar. 6 years of specific experience withexpertise in civil rights and fair lending law and enforcement. Ability to develop and apply quantitative techniques to research and enforcement. Thorough understanding of compliance examinations or banking supervision. Strongly developed communication and analytical skills. Ability to interpret complex existing and proposed civil rights and fair lending laws and regulations; ability to communicate legal positions regarding new legislation.

Please include a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample (less than 10pp.) in your profile prior to submitting your application.

The Division of Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA) has resumed an in-office presence. Our flexible hybrid work environment requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. This includes a monthly connection day (on a Wednesday). On occasion, DCCA employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.

FR-26 requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in information management, library sciences, history, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Requires a master’s degree in information management, library sciences, or history with 4 years of related experience is preferred. Must possess senior level knowledge of records and information management concepts, principles, and practices, including electronic records and information management. Must possess advanced analytical, problem solving, research, and business process analysis abilities. Must have excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple assignments simultaneously. Must possess and demonstrate advanced subject matter expertise regarding applicable laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., Federal Records Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Open Data Act, FOIA and Privacy Acts, federal records regulations, Board- specific policies and procedures, etc.). Must be able to obtain advanced knowledge of Board and Reserve Bank functions to develop and implement electronic recordkeeping processes for Board divisions and Reserve Banks. Must be able to quickly learn and remain current on a wide range of relevant information technology used at the Board. Must have advanced functional knowledge and ability to incorporate recordkeeping functionality and technical business processes into those systems and applications. Must have advanced knowledge of best practices associated with usability, information systems design, and information retrieval. Must be able to learn and have advanced knowledge of the holdings of the Records Program to ensure appropriate searches are conducted when locating documents responsive to records requests. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a breadth of Board and Reserve Bank staff at all levels and build relationships as appropriate. Must demonstrate advanced communication (oral and written) and consultative skills, especially the ability to both clearly and concisely communicate findings or information and train others at all levels. Must have familiarity with and ability to apply advanced project management principles to work performed, whether traditional or agile.

FR 27 - Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in information management, library sciences, history, data management, or a related field; or equivalent experience. A master’s degree in information management, library sciences, data management or history with 5 years of related experience is preferred.

The Lead Records and Information Management Analyst will lead various efforts within the Records Management Services function. This role focuses on leading projects to support the Board and Board-delegated functions in identifying and managing the records they create and receive. The lead analyst will:

Facilitate efforts to decommission, migrate, and destroy eligible systems and records. Consult with Board technical and business staff to implement recordkeeping requirements for records and data maintained by the Board in systems and applications, including M365, custom developed applications, and COTS products purchased by the Board that maintain Board records.Stay up to date with trends and policies in information and data governance, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to ensure that recordkeeping requirements are implemented appropriately at the Board to support the long-term preservation of records. Develop recordkeeping plans, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with records management laws, regulations, policies, and schedules.

This position is located on-site in Washington, DC with a minimum on-site requirement of 6 days per month and as business needs require.

FR-23 Requires a high school diploma with a minimum of three years of experience in electronics and/or the implementation and operation of electronic access control, surveillance, and security equipment is required. Applicant must possess experience troubleshooting electronic security systems, and understanding of the interrelationships among systems, and the ability to communicate highly technical concepts in non-technical language. Basic training and/or working knowledge of installation and repairing of electronic security equipment is preferred. Must be knowledgeable regarding current access control software and possess the ability to use low voltage security tools to analyze and provide necessary system enhancements and test all applicable security devices. Must have a strong commitment to customer service satisfaction and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of Board staff, Reserve Bank representatives, and representatives from other government agencies. Experience conducting training and providing presentations preferred. Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

FR-24 Requires all knowledge and skills of FR-23 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or relevant field and one year of experience or the equivalent combination of experience in electronics and/or the implementation and operation of electronic access control, surveillance, and security equipment is required. Duties and responsibilities for the FR-24 are listed below:

1. Serves as a technical advisor; responsible for maintaining all existing devices associated with the current Electronic Security System. Programs and monitors all forms of security equipment, including access control card reader systems, electric door locks, door monitoring equipment, motion detectors, security intercoms and any related device that makes up the Electronic Security System. Ensures all systems are functioning appropriately at all times. Provides 24/7 on-call support.

2. Assists with the verification of clearance requests, ensures compliance with Board and FISMA policies, and provides appropriate notifications of any issues. Recommends solutions for any non-compliant issues to Security Analyst for further action or review.

3. Assists more senior Security Analyst with ensuring adequate back-up staffing coverage for all aspects of the Electronic Security System or related project is maintained.

4. Serves as a point of contact for electronic security requirements for small and medium projects. Uses experience and judgment to make recommendations regarding these systems.

5. Coordinates repair and maintenance of Electronic Security System devices with vendors and manufacturers; in addition, monitors work to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

6. Provides product specifications and offers guidance to Facilities Services shops regarding new installations of security devices that require power and/or communication.

7. Downloads and provides requested video in support of security investigations.

8. Maintains awareness of current physical security systems, software upgrades, field equipment, and industry trends. Makes recommendations regarding new programs, technology, and techniques to enhance security and/or resolve problems.

9. Serves as liaison with counterparts in the Federal Reserve System, law enforcement agencies, vendors, and other outside contacts to coordinate activities and stay abreast of emerging issues and technology.

10.Assists the LEU’s Training Manager in the development and presentation of training regarding the ESS systems and use of electronic security devices and software.

11.Tests, evaluates, and confirms the calibration of electronic security equipment such as magnetometers and x-ray machines.

12.Performs operational support functions and duties of the Senior Security Specialist in his or her absence, particularly with respect to ensuring the electronic security systems are operational at all times.

13.Serves as a “Security Officer” and “Sponsor” as defined by HSPD-12, to maintain compliance with legislative mandates and the Board’s PIV program.

14. Provides tear down/realignment/restoration support of ESS components. Some activities may be performed outside of normal business hours.

This position requires a fully onsite presence.

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or similar area, or equivalent experience, plus at least eight years of progressive specialized experience in auditing, inspecting, evaluating, or reviewing programs obtained in an OIG or similar program, including two years of direct or indirect management/ supervisory experience including the accomplishment of objectives through the leadership of direct reports and/or project teams and the evaluation of performance, or comparable position. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, and is subject to the Board’s drug testing program. Requires expert knowledge of auditing, evaluation, inspection, management, and/or analytical principles, techniques, methods, and procedures, including Government Auditing Standards and other applicable standards or guidance. Requires the ability to direct, coordinate, and consult on audit, inspection, evaluation, and other review activities. Requires strong knowledge of the Board’s, the Bureau’s, and the System’s primary mission areas and administrative operations. May require an extensive knowledge of information technology and its application to Board and Bureau programs and operations and auditing such programs and operations. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to review audit/inspection/evaluation reports and other work products for completeness, adequacy, and supportability. Demonstrates ability to guide, direct, mentor, and train subordinate staff assigned to projects, so they may handle the demands of their assignments. Demonstrates ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of others by exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, resourcefulness, and judgment. Prefer certification in one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information System Security Professional, and/or other related professional certification.

REMARKS

Past performance evaluations may be requestedThe OIG’s telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. Employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs.Prior experience in conducting, leading, and managing IT and cybersecurity-related audits and evaluations (in areas such as systems development, cybersecurity, governance, data management, privacy, and IT capital planning and investment control) within a federal IT environment and/or the financial industry is preferred.Knowledge of risks and related audit considerations with artificial intelligence, zero trust architecture, cloud computing, supply chain risk management, financial payment systems modernization, fintech, and blockchain is preferred.Prior experience in developing and maturing data literacy and analytics capabilities is a plus.Knowledge of vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and red-team assessment methodologies is a plus.

FR-23 Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Familiar with communications principles and strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate technical IT concepts of limited complexity into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong proofreading and editing skills. Familiar with transformation, change management, and program/project management. Familiar with writing style guides and applies appropriate guidance to communication materials. Familiar with one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Familiar with website editing and change management.

FR-24 Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with communications strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate basic to moderately complex technical IT concepts into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong proofreading and editing skills. Knowledgeable about transformation, change management, and program/project management. Knowledgeable about writing style guides and applies applicable guidance to communication materials. Knowledgeable about one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Experienced with website editing and change management.

FR-25 Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with communications strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate complex technical IT concepts into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Advanced proofreading and editing skills. Experience with transformation, change management, and program/project management. Well versed with writing style guides and applies applicable guidance to communication materials. Expertise with one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Experienced and confident with website editing and change management.

FR-26 Minimal Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with communications strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate complex technical IT concepts into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Advanced proofreading and editing skills. Experience with transformation, change management, and program/project management. Well versed with writing style guides and applies applicable guidance to communication materials. Expertise with one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Experienced and confident with website editing and change management.

The Communications Specialist will focus on the design, implementation, and administration of internal and external communications. This position will require interaction with all levels of division leadership and staff. Incumbent will participate in the selection of appropriate communication methods and techniques after evaluating alternatives and peer or management review. Incumbent will network with communication experts across the organization to exchange information related to communication best practices. The Communication Specialist will be required to communicate in non-technical language with stakeholders about technology.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 business applications and creation of presentation decks is required. Ability to write to a style guide, work in small teams, and operate independently is required. Must possess a high level of attention to detail, be self-motivated, and work with a great deal of autonomy. Should be an effective communicator and familiar with a variety of message delivery mediums. Possess the ability to assess existing communication systems for effectiveness and recommend courses of action as appropriate.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

A background in technical writing and editing, writing for the web, working with content management systems, and HTML highly desirable. Working knowledge of SharePoint online and various video on-demand training tools is also highly desirable. Ability to craft multifaceted communication plans, guide them to implementation, and support them going forward is desired.

This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and in-office presence in Washington, DC.

The Intern will support the Continuity Programs Staff on coordination and implementation of the Continuity Program for the Board and it's divisions and offices. In addition to the focus on Board Continuity of Operations (COOP), there will be required FEMA on-line training opportunities to augment work experience. The position will involve development and refinement of procedures, plans and documents. Review and update of materials for training and drills. Support to the update and refinement of the Continuity Planning documents.

The incumbent must be organized, possess professional writing skills, the ability to multi-task and to work independently. This internship will be customized to meet the needs of the team while tailoring the activities to the interests and preferences of the intern, when possible. The incumbent should have good communication, customer service, organizational, and planning skills. In addition, to experience with editing/proofreading and in records management. Some experience with business analysis, research, quality assurance and SharePoint is a plus.

Suggested Majors/Minors: Preferred majors include Communication, Political Science, Business Administration, but all majors will be considered.

Preferred Skills: Microsoft SharePoint experience

Required Documents for Application: Unofficial Transcript; a writing sample may be requested as part of the recruiting process.

Expected Start/End Dates: Fall 2024 through Fall 2025

Expected Hours: Minimum of 30 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer.

Location: This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence at least once per week in the Board’s office located in Washington, D.C.

US Citizenship is required for all Board Internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2025 or later.

FR25 - A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience.

FR26 - A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience.

About the Position:

Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under limited supervision:

• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses
• Assist senior staff in conducting analyses
• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate, and concise communication verbally and in writing

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