PAID POLICY INTERNSHIPS – FALL 2014
THE HAMILTON PROJECT AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
The Hamilton Project, an economic initiative at The Brookings Institution, produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. The Hamilton Project’s economic strategy reflects a judgment that long-term prosperity is best achieved by making economic growth broad-based, by enhancing individual economic security, and by embracing a role for effective government in making needed public investments. More on the Project’s work can be found at www.hamiltonproject.org.
The Hamilton Project seeks motivated, energetic, D.C.-based team players to serve as full- time or part-time interns for academic credit or a modest hourly stipend during the fall semester.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Hamilton Project interns will gain exposure to a broad set of policy topics while developing their analytical thinking and writing skills. Applicants should expect a range of responsibilities, broadly defined under the following categories:
General research and writing (40%)
Interns will assist with short-term research and other projects. Examples include research for policy memos, blog posts, or other Hamilton Project work products. In additions, interns would be expected to analyze data and create graphs for the Hamilton Project economic analyses, policy memos, presentations and other items.
Long-term research (20%)
Working with the Hamilton Project policy team, interns would help research potential topics and authors for future Hamilton Project work.
News, Updates & Opportunities for ECON Undergraduates
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Internship Opportunity - MC Dept of Economic Development
Montgomery County Department of Economic Development is
seeking an intern to start either this fall or in the spring. Intern must be
able to commit at least 2 days/week (time and days of week flexible) and for at
least 3 months (though a longer period is preferred!). Projects will vary
depending on the needs of the department, but will generally be research
oriented. Intern will have opportunity to work directly with the Deputy
Director of the department on several projects around efforts to promote and foster
growth in Montgomery County (projects can be orientated towards interests of
successful applicant). Potential projects could include, analyzing county's
employment information, researching Montgomery County companies, managing
company accounts in Salesforce, etc.
Further Details: The internship is unpaid, but is a great experience. Successful applicant can expect a very strong letter of recommendation as well as networking and skill building opportunities. Successful applicant will have some research experience, experience with Microsoft Word/Excel, and is self motivated/ can take initiative. Experience with Salesforce is preferred but not required.
Further Details: The internship is unpaid, but is a great experience. Successful applicant can expect a very strong letter of recommendation as well as networking and skill building opportunities. Successful applicant will have some research experience, experience with Microsoft Word/Excel, and is self motivated/ can take initiative. Experience with Salesforce is preferred but not required.
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter specifying
availability and direct any questions to Stephanie Eyler at Stephanie.Eyler@Montgomerycountymd.gov
Monday, July 28, 2014
The Advisory Board Company - Data Analyst, Education Advisory Board Data and Analytics Group
Description
Data Analyst,
Education Advisory Board Data and Analytics Group
The Advisory Board Company
www.advisory.com
Recent Awards
The Role in Brief:
The Education Advisory Board is the firm’s higher education practice, with membership programs serving Chief Academic Officers, Chief Business Officers, Student Affairs Executives and Community College Presidents at institutions in the United States, Canada and the U.K. Our research focuses on the university’s most pressing quality and productivity issues, performing rigorous root cause analysis and conducting hundreds of interviews with thought leaders to identify effective best practices that are shared with the membership through a series of national roundtable meetings, on-site workshops, webinars and publications.
We are currently seeking an individual to join the firm as a Data Analyst within the Research and Insights division (Higher Education Practice). The division’s work is compiled of research teams that analyze the strategic issues facing The Advisory Board Company's higher-education constituencies. The Data and Analytics Group is dedicated to supporting the broader research division and the firm’s overall membership through quantitative analytics and the development of novel web-based tools and applications. The incumbent will play a key role in new initiatives within the division as well as enhancements to existing systems.
This opportunity is based in Washington, D.C.
ActionAid USA - International Development Policy Fellow
Description
We are currently seeking an International Development Policy Fellow to work in our Washington, DC office.
ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to achieve greater human rights for all and defeat poverty. We believe people in poverty have the power to create change for themselves, their families and communities. ActionAid is a catalyst for that change.
The fellowship period spans from September 2014 until December 2014, but exact dates are flexible. Applicants willing to extend the duration of the fellowship through May 2015 are preferred. We are looking for someone who can commit to a full-time schedule, or nearly full-time schedule. The position offers a monthly stipend.
Description:
This fellowship position seeks a candidate interested in international development policy and issues related to land rights, global hunger, food sovereignty, and advocacy for a just reconstruction in Haiti. The position is open to students with interest and experience in the field of international development.
The positions will support ActionAid USA’s ongoing policy and campaign work on international development policy, with a focus on agricultural development policy, biofuels, and/or Haiti policy. Activities will include research, writing and production of materials, event planning, attending meetings, and some administration.
For more information on ActionAid USA please visit our website, at www.actionaidusa.org.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter and short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) to internship.USA@actionaid.org. In the subject line please write “Last name, First name Policy Fellow” No calls please.
Application Deadline: August 8, 2014
We are currently seeking an International Development Policy Fellow to work in our Washington, DC office.
ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to achieve greater human rights for all and defeat poverty. We believe people in poverty have the power to create change for themselves, their families and communities. ActionAid is a catalyst for that change.
The fellowship period spans from September 2014 until December 2014, but exact dates are flexible. Applicants willing to extend the duration of the fellowship through May 2015 are preferred. We are looking for someone who can commit to a full-time schedule, or nearly full-time schedule. The position offers a monthly stipend.
Description:
This fellowship position seeks a candidate interested in international development policy and issues related to land rights, global hunger, food sovereignty, and advocacy for a just reconstruction in Haiti. The position is open to students with interest and experience in the field of international development.
The positions will support ActionAid USA’s ongoing policy and campaign work on international development policy, with a focus on agricultural development policy, biofuels, and/or Haiti policy. Activities will include research, writing and production of materials, event planning, attending meetings, and some administration.
For more information on ActionAid USA please visit our website, at www.actionaidusa.org.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter and short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) to internship.USA@actionaid.org. In the subject line please write “Last name, First name Policy Fellow” No calls please.
Application Deadline: August 8, 2014
BookHolders - Retail Management Internship
Description
To Apply:
Email jobs@bookholders.com for application and additional information.
Deadline:
All applications must be received by November 15th, 2011
Qualifications
1. Applicant must be in their final year of school. (Graduating within 2 semesters)
2. Applicant must have the ability to work 2-3 days per week. The exact schedule of the internship is flexible around your class schedule.
3. Experience within a retail or customer service related position.
4. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
1. Applicant must be in their final year of school. (Graduating within 2 semesters)
2. Applicant must have the ability to work 2-3 days per week. The exact schedule of the internship is flexible around your class schedule.
3. Experience within a retail or customer service related position.
4. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Department of Homeland Security - Contract Specialist
Description
To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must possess one of the following:
A. A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, AND I meet one of the following superior academic achievement provisions: a) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study; or b) A grade point average of B+ (a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; or c) Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision; or d) Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. NOTE: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.
Major Duties:
- Reviews requisitions to determine that proper specifications/purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
- Evaluates bids or proposals for compliance with specifications/purchase descriptions and applicable clauses.
- Administers previously negotiate and formally advertised contracts.
- Participates with higher level specialists in procurement using formal advertisement.
- Participates as a team member on an Acquisition Management Review Team or equivalent assignment.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must possess one of the following:
A. A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, AND I meet one of the following superior academic achievement provisions: a) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study; or b) A grade point average of B+ (a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; or c) Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision; or d) Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. NOTE: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.
UMD Center for Advanced Study of Language Looking for Paid Research Participants for Various Studies
Do you study Spanish? Participate in a study!
The Language Learning and Cognition Study is recruiting
participants! Participate in 14 sessions of 1-2 hours each at the
Patapsco building (a short walk from College Park Metro, accessible by Shuttle #104).
You will be asked to complete cognitive tasks and
questionnaires, as well as training tasks on an iPad.
Receive $240 for completing the study ($5 each for
sessions 1-13, and $175 at the final session). After completing session
14, you will get a raffle entry to win one of 10 $200 gift cards!
Eligibility criteria include (see website for full list):
-18-30 years of age -monolingual native speaker of English
-currently enrolled in a 300-level Spanish course or completed a 300-level Spanish course within the past year
-not started studying Spanish before age 12
-no immersion experience of longer than 1 month in a Spanish-speaking country
Review additional criteria, get more information, and
sign up on the Paid SONA System http://umpsychology-paid.sona-systems.com
For more information about this study, contact the
Language Learning and Cognition Team at LangLCS@casl.umd.edu.
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Paid Cognitive Preparedness MRI Study ($60)
We would like to invite you to participate in a paid
research study for the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of
Language. In one 3-hour session at the Maryland Neuroimaging Center, you will
complete tasks while undergoing MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and
eyetracking to examine the attention-related cognitive and neural systems that
support language processing. If you are eligible and complete the MRI session,
you will earn $20 per hour!
Click the link below for more information and to fill out
a brief questionnaire: http://ter.ps/CogPrepMRI
Researchers will determine your eligibility according to
these and other criteria to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you to
participate in this MRI study. You must:
be 18-40 years of age; be a native English speaker; be right-handed; not have any known neurological or psychiatric condition or learning disability; not practice techniques designed to improve cognitive or attentional functioning; not wear glasses (contacts ok); not have ferrous metal in the body; not be pregnant
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Auditory
Training Study
Participate
in 4 sessions (1.5-2 hours each) at the Patapsco Building, near CP Metro.
Sessions involve questionnaires and computerized tasks. Participants receive
$55 ($5/session plus a $35 bonus after Session 4), and they will also entered
into a raffle for a $150 gift card after Session 4.
Find
out more information about the Auditory Training Study on the Paid SONA System
(http://umpsychology-paid.sona-systems.com).
Before signing up, you must complete a prescreen to check eligibility at https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/SE/?SID=SV_bdsvA0VfbFBGyvb.
Questions? Email Auditory@casl.umd.edu.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Earn a little cash this summer by participating in a GVPT bargaining experiment
On Thursday, August 7th, at 2:00pm and 3:30pm in 4101 Chincoteague Hall, I will be conducting an experiment in the form of a simple computerized bargaining game. You are invited to participate in this experiment. You will be paid $6 for agreeing to participate, and you may earn up to a maximum of an additional $50 based on how you play the game. Most participants generally earn between an additional $20 and $30. The experiment will take no more than 45 minutes to complete, and you will be paid in cash at the end. There is space for 20 participants, and you may register to participate in the experiment at:
http://www.terpconnect.umd.edu/~wlr/experiments
If you are selected to participate, you will be notified by 5pm on Tuesday, August 5th. If you are selected you will be provided with any additional necessary information via e-mail.
Best regards,
William Reed, Associate Professor, GVPT
http://www.terpconnect.umd.edu/~wlr/experiments
If you are selected to participate, you will be notified by 5pm on Tuesday, August 5th. If you are selected you will be provided with any additional necessary information via e-mail.
Best regards,
William Reed, Associate Professor, GVPT
Monday, July 21, 2014
Waypoint Global Strategies - Research Analyst
Description
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, possess outstanding research methods, and a strong interest in working in a fast-paced company focused on developing business use cases and conducting market research.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Pennsylvania Multifamily Asset Managers - Financial Analyst Intern
Description
We are seeking a diligent, ambitious Financial Analyst Intern for our Bethesda office for the 2014/2015 Academic School Year. As a Financial Analyst Intern you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in finance to help PMAM achieve and provide the best possible property management and real estate support to HUD funded properties.
Specific duties of the Financial Analyst Intern include:
- Data input of utility cost information into database
- Creation of utility analysis tables using Excel
- Preparation of rent adjustment analysis folders
- Uploading financial information to database module for analysis
- Scanning financial documentation into database system
- Administrative tasks as assigned to assist with office organization
Qualifications
Specific Requirements for the Financial Analyst Intern include:
• Undergraduate Candidate Only
• Minimum of 6 credits in Finance or Accounting with grade of B or better
•Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Strong attention to detail
•High level of competence using Excel
• Undergraduate Candidate Only
• Minimum of 6 credits in Finance or Accounting with grade of B or better
•Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Strong attention to detail
•High level of competence using Excel
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
ZS Associates - Business Analytics Associate
Description
ZS' Business Consulting group delivers solutions to a broad spectrum of marketing and sales challenges. We also help our clients transform their marketing and sales organizations to implement these solutions. Our solutions and recommendations are based in rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
Business Analytics Associates (BAAs) are active participants in creating and delivering solutions for our clients and project teams. BAAs leverage their analytic skills to derive insights and solve problems. In particular, BAAs employ advanced analytic techniques in areas such as modeling, simulation and optimization.
As a Business Analytics Associate, you will have opportunities in many areas, such as:
• Develop advanced statistical models that relate marketing or sales activities to financial results
• Simulate the impact of a client’s future marketing or sales activities on their future real-world results
• Leverage optimization techniques to guide clients and ZS teams to the best decisions
• Design custom analysis tools in applications such as Visual Basic, MS Excel, MS Access, SAS and ZS proprietary software
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams
• Collaborate with client and ZS teams to implement solutions
• Gain immediate responsibility for project deliverables
• Take initiative to advance your analytic and problem solving skills and train others at ZS
ZS' Business Consulting group delivers solutions to a broad spectrum of marketing and sales challenges. We also help our clients transform their marketing and sales organizations to implement these solutions. Our solutions and recommendations are based in rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
Business Analytics Associates (BAAs) are active participants in creating and delivering solutions for our clients and project teams. BAAs leverage their analytic skills to derive insights and solve problems. In particular, BAAs employ advanced analytic techniques in areas such as modeling, simulation and optimization.
As a Business Analytics Associate, you will have opportunities in many areas, such as:
• Develop advanced statistical models that relate marketing or sales activities to financial results
• Simulate the impact of a client’s future marketing or sales activities on their future real-world results
• Leverage optimization techniques to guide clients and ZS teams to the best decisions
• Design custom analysis tools in applications such as Visual Basic, MS Excel, MS Access, SAS and ZS proprietary software
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams
• Collaborate with client and ZS teams to implement solutions
• Gain immediate responsibility for project deliverables
• Take initiative to advance your analytic and problem solving skills and train others at ZS
PublicRelay - Media Analyst
Description
About PublicRelay
PublicRelay has developed a sophisticated software and service which allows analysts to identify actionable media insights for communications, marketing, and strategy executives. Our analysis enables executive level clients to understand their media landscape and assess the impact of their teams’ efforts. PublicRelay is headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C., in Northern Virginia.
Media Analyst Role
Analysts assess traditional, social, and broadcast media from all over the world to provide clients with a highly refined view of their most important coverage. The media intelligence that PublicRelay provides allows our clients to develop sophisticated strategies for promoting their companies and brands.
Successful candidates possess a mix of intelligence and interpersonal skills which allow them to build personal relationships with C-suite clientele. Candidates must be highly analytical, self-motivated, and have demonstrated the ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure to support daily client deliverables.
Due to our clients’ need for timely analysis, the willingness to work a schedule that is shifted to early morning hours (e.g., 6AM) is important.
VSolvit - Jr. Marketing Analyst
Description
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Communication, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or related field. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated ability to support and promote business development. Understanding of the IT industry's characteristics, business needs, and culture. Understanding of the current and prospective roles of technology in GIS and IT. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience in graphic design is a plus.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Neal R. Gross & Co. - Contracting Associate
Description
Neal R. Gross & Co., Inc. is seeking an outstanding Contracting Associate to join our team. This position demands an energetic and highly-motivated candidate with the ability to work in an autonomous setting. If you're looking for a career or a job, NRGCO is the place for you. As a successful, well-established, and constantly growing company, there is a fantastic opportunity for growth for someone who is hard-working and passionate about what they do. NRGCO only hires outstanding candidates and compensates its employees accordingly. We look to hire smart, well-rounded people from a variety of backgrounds. NRGCO provides training to all new hires in order to provide you with the necessary tools to succeed.
Neal R. Gross & Co., Inc. is seeking an outstanding Contracting Associate to join our team. This position demands an energetic and highly-motivated candidate with the ability to work in an autonomous setting. If you're looking for a career or a job, NRGCO is the place for you. As a successful, well-established, and constantly growing company, there is a fantastic opportunity for growth for someone who is hard-working and passionate about what they do. NRGCO only hires outstanding candidates and compensates its employees accordingly. We look to hire smart, well-rounded people from a variety of backgrounds. NRGCO provides training to all new hires in order to provide you with the necessary tools to succeed.
Qualifications
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Optimized Thermal Systems, Inc. - Marketing Intern
Optimized Thermal Systems, Inc. (OTS) is looking for a part-time marketing intern to provide assistance to engineering management staff on company outreach, product promotion, and website development. Core responsibilities include:
- updating company website to improve appearance and traffic
- managing social media sites to promote company activities and products
- identify new ways to advertise and market company services and products
- research company competitors
- identify new potential customers
Qualifications
- Must be current junior/senior undergraduate or graduate student
- Interest in engineering, specifically heat transfer and thermodynamics a plus, but not required
- Ability to learn and work quickly with a small team
- Past marketing and web development experience a plus
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Parsons Brinckerhoff - Associate Consultant II
Description
Parsons Brinckerhoff, an international leader providing strategic consulting services to the infrastructure industry, has an opening in our Washington DC office for an Associate Consultant to join our management consulting team. Parsons Brinckerhoff, founded in 1885, is one of the most respected, continually operating infrastructure consulting firms in the world. Throughout its 125-year history, Parsons Brinckerhoff’s commitment to quality has made it a recognized leader providing the knowledge and skill base that is borne of experience.
Our Strategic Consulting practice is focused on providing project development, finance, management consulting, economic analysis, and strategy support services to public and private infrastructure owners and operators primarily in the transportation sector with a focus on highways, transit and some aviation. In this capacity, we work with executive and senior management to improve performance and ensure the application of industry leading practices to help address tomorrow’s infrastructure challenges today.
We are recruiting motivated self-starters with demonstrated interest, knowledge and education in the transportation infrastructure industry to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. We seek problem solvers who combine strong analytical skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions independently and master new concepts quickly with meticulous attention to detail to deliver high quality work.
Based in Washington DC or New York NY, you will work as an Associate Consultant in the capacity of a business and financial analyst with a national and international team on engagements for public and private sector clients that own, operate, and invest in transportation infrastructure assets.
As an Associate in our strategic consulting business line, you will work mainly on engagements that fall in to one or more of the following service areas: project finance, revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial modeling, project feasibility assessment, market analysis, economics analysis, asset management, transaction-related advisory services, public-private partnerships (PPP/P3), and related services to public and private infrastructure owners.
Parsons Brinckerhoff, an international leader providing strategic consulting services to the infrastructure industry, has an opening in our Washington DC office for an Associate Consultant to join our management consulting team. Parsons Brinckerhoff, founded in 1885, is one of the most respected, continually operating infrastructure consulting firms in the world. Throughout its 125-year history, Parsons Brinckerhoff’s commitment to quality has made it a recognized leader providing the knowledge and skill base that is borne of experience.
Our Strategic Consulting practice is focused on providing project development, finance, management consulting, economic analysis, and strategy support services to public and private infrastructure owners and operators primarily in the transportation sector with a focus on highways, transit and some aviation. In this capacity, we work with executive and senior management to improve performance and ensure the application of industry leading practices to help address tomorrow’s infrastructure challenges today.
We are recruiting motivated self-starters with demonstrated interest, knowledge and education in the transportation infrastructure industry to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. We seek problem solvers who combine strong analytical skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions independently and master new concepts quickly with meticulous attention to detail to deliver high quality work.
Based in Washington DC or New York NY, you will work as an Associate Consultant in the capacity of a business and financial analyst with a national and international team on engagements for public and private sector clients that own, operate, and invest in transportation infrastructure assets.
As an Associate in our strategic consulting business line, you will work mainly on engagements that fall in to one or more of the following service areas: project finance, revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial modeling, project feasibility assessment, market analysis, economics analysis, asset management, transaction-related advisory services, public-private partnerships (PPP/P3), and related services to public and private infrastructure owners.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
United Nations Association of the USA - Program Assistant
Program Assistant20-35 hours/week
Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit environment and exposure to a variety of communications, membership, events, development, and general administrative tasks. This position is ideal for those interested in non-profit management and will provide hands-on experience as an integral member of the team.
***To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and hours of availability to painternship@unanca.org no later than August 15, 2014.
Job Duties
Database/Membership Management
Update and maintain UNA-NCA database and listserv
Assist with developing membership recruitment and retention strategies
Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming event and volunteer opportunities
Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit environment and exposure to a variety of communications, membership, events, development, and general administrative tasks. This position is ideal for those interested in non-profit management and will provide hands-on experience as an integral member of the team.
***To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and hours of availability to painternship@unanca.org no later than August 15, 2014.
Job Duties
Database/Membership Management
Update and maintain UNA-NCA database and listserv
Assist with developing membership recruitment and retention strategies
Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming event and volunteer opportunities
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Concentric Energy Advisors - Internship
Position Type: Summer Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts (United States)
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Company Description: Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. (www.ceadvisors.com) (“Concentric”) is a leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; ratemaking and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Concentric was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. In 2008, a second office was opened in Washington, DC.
Job Description: An Associate serves a critical role on project teams as the contributor of modeling, data analysis, and research tasks that are essential to a successful client engagement. In all cases, challenging problems require innovative and creative solutions. They also require working collaboratively with colleagues. Concentric’s assignments frequently involve expert testimony requiring attention to detail and the ability to meet aggressive schedules or high profile M&A transactions (e.g., sales of power plants). Modest and variable travel requirements (10%).
Qualifications: Concentric is interested in undergraduate students (entering their junior or senior year), graduate students, or recent graduates with exceptional quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate outstanding academic performance (A to B+ in economics, mathematics, and/or statistics classes). Experience in SPSS and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is preferred. They should be self-motivated and possess strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities. Superior report writing, presentation, and communication skills are also desired. A genuine desire to learn about the complex energy industry is essential.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts (United States)
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
Company Description: Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. (www.ceadvisors.com) (“Concentric”) is a leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; ratemaking and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Concentric was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. In 2008, a second office was opened in Washington, DC.
Job Description: An Associate serves a critical role on project teams as the contributor of modeling, data analysis, and research tasks that are essential to a successful client engagement. In all cases, challenging problems require innovative and creative solutions. They also require working collaboratively with colleagues. Concentric’s assignments frequently involve expert testimony requiring attention to detail and the ability to meet aggressive schedules or high profile M&A transactions (e.g., sales of power plants). Modest and variable travel requirements (10%).
Qualifications: Concentric is interested in undergraduate students (entering their junior or senior year), graduate students, or recent graduates with exceptional quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate outstanding academic performance (A to B+ in economics, mathematics, and/or statistics classes). Experience in SPSS and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is preferred. They should be self-motivated and possess strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities. Superior report writing, presentation, and communication skills are also desired. A genuine desire to learn about the complex energy industry is essential.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Ellin & Tucker - Financial Analyst
Position Type: Entry Level (Full-Time)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
Description: Financial Analyst/Senior Analyst: The Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Group of Ellin & Tucker, Chartered has an opportunity in the Baltimore Washington corridor.
Our FVS group provides commercial damage calculations and business valuations in areas such as: shareholder disputes, breach of contract, intellectual property, ESOP, estate planning and financial reporting purposes.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. It is essential that the Candidate have the ability to work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment. Strong analytical skills and effective writing skills are also required.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
Description: Financial Analyst/Senior Analyst: The Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Group of Ellin & Tucker, Chartered has an opportunity in the Baltimore Washington corridor.
Our FVS group provides commercial damage calculations and business valuations in areas such as: shareholder disputes, breach of contract, intellectual property, ESOP, estate planning and financial reporting purposes.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. It is essential that the Candidate have the ability to work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment. Strong analytical skills and effective writing skills are also required.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Eillin & Tucker - Financial Analyst Intern
Position Type: Summer Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
Description: The Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Group of Ellin & Tucker, Chartered has an opportunity in the Baltimore Washington corridor for a Summer Intern.
Our FVS group provides commercial damage calculations and business valuations in areas such as: shareholder disputes, breach of contract, intellectual property, ESOP, estate planning and financial reporting purposes.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
Description: The Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Group of Ellin & Tucker, Chartered has an opportunity in the Baltimore Washington corridor for a Summer Intern.
Our FVS group provides commercial damage calculations and business valuations in areas such as: shareholder disputes, breach of contract, intellectual property, ESOP, estate planning and financial reporting purposes.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Join BSOS Ambassadors
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is accepting
applications for the BSOS Ambassador
Program. This is an opportunity to become
involved in our college while earning two (2) elective credits (via a seminar
course). This opportunity provides excellent leadership, public speaking and
teaching experience as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff,
alumni, university administrators and/or prospective students. The skills you
gain through this experience will make you more marketable to employers as well
as graduate programs.
Ambassadors assist with award receptions and dinners, small- and large-scale special events (symposiums, forums, panels, etc.), prospective student events (e.g., open houses, fairs, etc.), faculty/staff receptions, holiday parties, Maryland Day and commencement ceremonies.
Ambassadors assist with award receptions and dinners, small- and large-scale special events (symposiums, forums, panels, etc.), prospective student events (e.g., open houses, fairs, etc.), faculty/staff receptions, holiday parties, Maryland Day and commencement ceremonies.
Interested? We are accepting applications
through August. Contact Julianna Bynoe at jbynoe@umd.edu for more details.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Dept. Of Treasury Spring 2015 Internships
The Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department is currently looking for college students interested in Economics, Finance, or Public Policy for our Spring 2015 internship program. Our program runs year round with three sessions: January through May, May through August, and September through December. Our program is about substance. Interns are generally assigned a long-term research project as well as smaller projects. They are also expected to attend Congressional Hearings and think tank lectures and presentations and summarize these events for the Assistant Secretary and other senior level economists. Candidates should have strong writing skills, be able to work independently, be well organized and highly motivated. Interns are expected to work between 32 and 40 hours a week. There is some flexibility in the work hours if you are taking classes while in D.C. Our intern positions are unpaid. We do provide a subway subsidy to help defray commuting expenses.
If you are interested in applying, submit your resume (with your GPA included), a copy of your transcript (unofficial will suffice), two writing samples and three references to Christine.Devlin@treasury.gov. Applications are due November 4, 2014. U.S. citizenship required. For further information, please contact Christine Devlin, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department, 202-622-2200.
If you are interested in applying, submit your resume (with your GPA included), a copy of your transcript (unofficial will suffice), two writing samples and three references to Christine.Devlin@treasury.gov. Applications are due November 4, 2014. U.S. citizenship required. For further information, please contact Christine Devlin, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department, 202-622-2200.
Attn Recent Grads: Job Opening at Fannie Mae
Financial Modeler
JOB INFORMATION
Using mathematical models drawn from Economics, Statistics, probability theory, or pure mathematics, develop models of how existing or possible assets, products, derivatives, or markets might behave under varying conditions. Develop methods consistent with pertinent discipline for assessing the effects of different variables acting on the asset or market being examined. May develop tests or standards for judging the accuracy or predictive powers of the models being developed. May confer with capital market or product specialists to determine needs for analysis or to acquire empirical data to use in model building or validation.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
Confer with business unit, risk management or other corporate office to determine what asset, transaction, process, or capital segment is to be subject to analysis using a model. May acquire data for use in developing and/or testing the model.
Develop/refine/test model using established quantitative methods. Run against data provided by business unit or extracted from appropriate database.
Using existing quantitative model or develop new model, to project performance of hybrid financial instruments such as derivatives. Apply model to empirical data from such assets and refine as needed.
Define requirements for new functionality, provide prototype code and test results to assist Common Analytics Platform (CAP) in implementing new and refining existing valuation methods.
Research financial model operating results for a particular business unit, product line and the like; provide data support and propose explanations for valuation models and changes over time.
Research and recommend the usage of financial tool kit functions (curve building, derivatives schedule generation and consult with other modelers, financial engineers and management staff regarding the use of these tools
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Fannie Mae - Research Analyst
Our Company:
Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Today, our focus is on preventing foreclosures, making mortgages and rental housing as affordable as possible, and supporting the housing recovery. We are rapidly building and realigning our company to better serve the market as we support the Administration’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. Join our dedicated, diverse, high-performing workforce and put your unique talents to good use as we work with our partners to advance our nation’s housing recovery.
The Opportunity:
Fannie Mae will be hiring recent graduates for a unique training program opportunity. This program will offer select candidates a robust training opportunity to learn programming in the SAS language and an opportunity to develop analytical skills through research assignments and report generation. Participants will also receive training from the top PhDs in the industry on applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Unix, Oracle, and SQL. Using these tools and through hands-on experience and interaction with the best professionals in the business, training program participants will gain a strong understanding of the mortgage industry in the areas of automated underwriting, property valuation and credit pricing.
Fannie Mae is seeking students with a variety of majors including liberal arts, economics, and business who have an interest in learning and gaining practical training in economic modeling. We look for demonstrated academic success with evidence of a strong performance in a technical or mathematical class, research project or work experience. We look for highly motivated self-starters who can effectively contribute to a team atmosphere and have demonstrated leadership qualities through extracurricular activities. Applicants should also possess superior communication skills and a goals-oriented mindset. No previous computer or business training or experience is required.
Research Analyst Training Program participants will work in our Washington, D.C. Offices. Selected candidates will be exposed to and gain an understanding of the housing industry, including:
· The U.S. housing policy and its impact on homeownership
· The fixed-income capital markets for mortgage securities and other products
· Application of computer models in the forecasting of consumer behavior and real estate markets
Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Today, our focus is on preventing foreclosures, making mortgages and rental housing as affordable as possible, and supporting the housing recovery. We are rapidly building and realigning our company to better serve the market as we support the Administration’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. Join our dedicated, diverse, high-performing workforce and put your unique talents to good use as we work with our partners to advance our nation’s housing recovery.
The Opportunity:
Fannie Mae will be hiring recent graduates for a unique training program opportunity. This program will offer select candidates a robust training opportunity to learn programming in the SAS language and an opportunity to develop analytical skills through research assignments and report generation. Participants will also receive training from the top PhDs in the industry on applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Unix, Oracle, and SQL. Using these tools and through hands-on experience and interaction with the best professionals in the business, training program participants will gain a strong understanding of the mortgage industry in the areas of automated underwriting, property valuation and credit pricing.
Fannie Mae is seeking students with a variety of majors including liberal arts, economics, and business who have an interest in learning and gaining practical training in economic modeling. We look for demonstrated academic success with evidence of a strong performance in a technical or mathematical class, research project or work experience. We look for highly motivated self-starters who can effectively contribute to a team atmosphere and have demonstrated leadership qualities through extracurricular activities. Applicants should also possess superior communication skills and a goals-oriented mindset. No previous computer or business training or experience is required.
Research Analyst Training Program participants will work in our Washington, D.C. Offices. Selected candidates will be exposed to and gain an understanding of the housing industry, including:
· The U.S. housing policy and its impact on homeownership
· The fixed-income capital markets for mortgage securities and other products
· Application of computer models in the forecasting of consumer behavior and real estate markets
Monday, July 7, 2014
Custom Staffing of Westchester - Operations Support - Foreign Exchange Cash and Options
Description
Management and oversight over the day to day Confirmations process for FX Cash and None Deliverable Forwards.
Functions include:
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Management and oversight over the day to day Confirmations process for FX Cash and None Deliverable Forwards.
Functions include:
- Trade Capture and Trade Affirmation
- Reconciliation, documentation and settlement of proprietary and liquidity transactions
- Regulatory Reporting and exception management validation of risk vs client affirmation
- Strong client interaction
- Interaction with Trading and Sales
Skills Required
- For this position, knowledge of Foreign Exchange Cash and Options is preferred.
- Knowledge of settlement and confirmations processes is required.
- Experience in supporting Corporate Clients, Hedge Funds and Money Managers preferred.
- Previous experience using Misys, FXAll and ALERT is a plus.
Skills Desired-The ideal candidate should be comfortable interacting with many people on a daily basis. The candidate should also have strong time management skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
World Business Lenders - Credit Officer
Description
Furthermore, the candidate will:
1. Analyze credit risk for loan applications,
2. Detect potential fraud
3. Examine data for patterns and correlations between portfolio variables,
4. Review legal documents such as contracts, mortgages, and lease agreements and present findings to the Investment Committee,
5. Discuss recovery strategies with outside legal counsel,
6. Value vehicular and real estate collateral,
This is an extremely hybrid job which requires a high level of communication and quantitative skills. The candidate will have extensive exposure to multiple departments within the firm along with a direct exposure to the CEO of the company. The rotational program is intended to train the candidate to effectively communicate credit concerns, formulate alternate loan structures and approve credits within prescribed credit authority.
Capital Performance Group - Business Analyst
Description
About Capital Performance GroupCapital Performance Group is a management consulting firm located in Washington, DC. Our firm provides advisory, planning, analytic, and project management services to the financial services industry. Our clients include commercial banks, thrifts, non-depository financial services companies, industry trade associations, vendors to the industry, and government agencies involved in the financial services industry. Our senior consulting members have, on average, twenty years of experience working with financial services companies as strategists, marketers, and operational managers. We understand what drives performance in the financial services industry and how to help our clients meet their business and financial objectives.
Our assignments encompass strategic planning, marketing, financial management and project implementation and cover topics such as business performance analysis and improvement, competitive market assessment, distribution planning, strategic planning and product development. As a small, entrepreneurial company, CPG offers professional and financial growth opportunities for its staff.
For more information on CPG, please visit our website at www.capitalperform.com.
CPG Business Analyst Responsibilities (full-time position)
CPG's Business Analyst Program offers a unique combination of work experience, skills training, and professional mentoring. Analysts act as important members of client engagement teams, taking the lead role in generating required research and analytics and taking part in brainstorming sessions with the consulting staff to develop insights for solving business challenges faced by our clients. CPG’s Business Analysts gain exposure to both the consulting and financial services industries.
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - Fall Intern: National Research Initiative
Description
Qualifications
Individuals with an interest in domestic policy and background in economics and/or political science are encouraged to apply.
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.
Business Forward - Policy Internship
Description
Responsibilities include:
• Researching policy issues related to business and the economy
• Tracking releases of economic indicators and policy reports
• Contributing to issue briefs and reports
• Creating content for social media
• Attending policy discussions and events
Qualifications
Applicants are expected to have strong skills in research and writing, as well as experience with using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Applicants with experience using other data visualization software will be given added consideration. Candidates should have a strong interest in policy analysis and approaching specific issues from a business perspective. Please provide a brief writing sample, resume, and cover letter with your application.
The internship is located in our Washington, D.C. office, and can be done on either a part-time or full-time basis. We are seeking candidates for a 16-week fall 2014 program. Applications will be due by July 9th and interviews will occur on a rolling basis.
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - Fall Intern: Poverty Studies
Description
Qualifications
Internship duties will include specific research tasks for AEI Poverty Studies scholars and staff including data manipulation, retrieval, and analysis; creating and formatting charts, graphic displays, and tables; helping to organize conferences and seminars related to poverty studies; and some administrative tasks. Those with interest in social services policy and with a background in economics are encouraged to apply.
AlphaSights - Analyst
Entry Level Analyst (December 2014 Graduate)
New York, New York
Interested in Financial Services or Consulting? Looking for a more dynamic, entrepreneurial experience? Join the Knowledge Revolution at AlphaSights!
Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is a fast-paced entrepreneurial firm. We offer passionate, driven individuals the opportunity to work as part of a committed and successful team in a positive, collaborative environment. We are continuously looking for new Analysts to join our offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
The Role:
As an Analyst, your role is to connect decision-makers seeking situation- specific knowledge with industry specialists who possess it. Acting as an intermediary between our clients and targeted industry experts, your role is to take detailed client briefs, honing in on the client's knowledge gap and distilling the specialist knowledge required. You then identify, engage and deliver leading industry figures in response to these needs. Having mastered the core project management, research and communication skills, you will be given responsibility for managing your own clients, recruiting and coaching more junior colleagues, and building your own book of business.
The Analyst role provides candidates with exciting frontline responsibility at the nexus between the capital markets and global industry. Possessing the confidence to initiate conversations with demanding client and industry professionals alike is critical to your success in this role. Besides a generous compensation package, AlphaSights offers clear career progression as well as unique opportunities for ambitious individuals to lead innovation within the firm, and to expand our business into new geographies and client segments.
New York, New York
Interested in Financial Services or Consulting? Looking for a more dynamic, entrepreneurial experience? Join the Knowledge Revolution at AlphaSights!
Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is a fast-paced entrepreneurial firm. We offer passionate, driven individuals the opportunity to work as part of a committed and successful team in a positive, collaborative environment. We are continuously looking for new Analysts to join our offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
The Role:
As an Analyst, your role is to connect decision-makers seeking situation- specific knowledge with industry specialists who possess it. Acting as an intermediary between our clients and targeted industry experts, your role is to take detailed client briefs, honing in on the client's knowledge gap and distilling the specialist knowledge required. You then identify, engage and deliver leading industry figures in response to these needs. Having mastered the core project management, research and communication skills, you will be given responsibility for managing your own clients, recruiting and coaching more junior colleagues, and building your own book of business.
The Analyst role provides candidates with exciting frontline responsibility at the nexus between the capital markets and global industry. Possessing the confidence to initiate conversations with demanding client and industry professionals alike is critical to your success in this role. Besides a generous compensation package, AlphaSights offers clear career progression as well as unique opportunities for ambitious individuals to lead innovation within the firm, and to expand our business into new geographies and client segments.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Impact issues that matter this summer with the Fund!
The
Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that
works to build support for progressive organizations across the country. We
run campaigns for the Human Rights Campaign, USPIRG, and Environment America. This summer we will be in over 50 cities, including our local Maryland office in College Park, working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.
Last summer our staff helped stop toxic gas drilling, worked to end subsidies
for junk food, and built support for equal rights for all Americans- all
while building valuable leadership skills. Currently, we have paid positions
open on our campaign staff in each of our locations. We require that
interested candidates are hard workers and have excellent communication
skills. As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build membership for our
partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues. You
will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build
coalitions with other non-profit organizations. While on staff, you gain
knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to
effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the
political process.
Click here to Apply, or call (301) 403-0024
works to build support for progressive organizations across the country. We
run campaigns for the Human Rights Campaign, USPIRG, and Environment America. This summer we will be in over 50 cities, including our local Maryland office in College Park, working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.
Last summer our staff helped stop toxic gas drilling, worked to end subsidies
for junk food, and built support for equal rights for all Americans- all
while building valuable leadership skills. Currently, we have paid positions
open on our campaign staff in each of our locations. We require that
interested candidates are hard workers and have excellent communication
skills. As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build membership for our
partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues. You
will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build
coalitions with other non-profit organizations. While on staff, you gain
knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to
effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the
political process.
Click here to Apply, or call (301) 403-0024
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