Department of Commerce: Survey Statistician

Survey Statistician, GS-1530-07/09, Census-DE-SM

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/554400700
Deadline to apply: December 24, 2019
Announcement Number ADEP-2020-0002 DE

Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform detailed activities towards project completion.
• Assist with analyzing and evaluating data.
• Communicate to participants, stakeholders and customers.
• Disseminate study results through written publications and oral presentations.

Minimum Education Requirement:

A. Degree: that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing.

Consulting Summer 2020 Internship: Accenture

Apply for the Accenture Innovation Challenge, exclusive for University of Maryland, College Park students.

The deadline to apply is Monday, January 13, 2020. 

University of Maryland students can submit applications here and please also apply on Careers4Terps (Search for ID: 194857). 

 
* Apply if you are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (with a graduation date between December 2020 and September 2023).

Accenture is thrilled to host the Accenture U.S. Innovation Challenge – an event combining hands-on consulting experience with the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. The Accenture Innovation Challenge is a three-round event that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to bring their most creative ideas to life by helping a non-profit client think through pressing business challenges. If selected to participate in the AIC, student teams – alongside Accenture coaches – will have the chance to exercise their critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and compelling storytelling skills in ideating solutions for our client’s real-world business challenges. Round 1 will be hosted in your local Accenture office; round 2 will be virtual; and the final round will take place in New York City, NY. Accenture will cover travel and accommodations for final-round participants.

About the Client
This year, Accenture is proud to partner with Waterkeeper Alliance, the world’s largest non-profit focused on clean water. Waterkeeper Alliance strengthens and grows a global network of grassroots leaders protecting everyone’s right to clean water. Waterkeeper Alliance unites more than 300 Waterkeeper groups that are on the frontlines of the global water crisis, patrolling and protecting more than 2.5 million square miles of rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways on 6 continents.

Key Dates
Application deadline: January 13, 2020
Round 1 (in-person, 800 North Glebe Road Arlington VA 22203): February 21st 2020
Round 2 (virtual): early to mid-March 2020
Round 3 (in-person, NYC): late March 2020

Competition Awards

• Participants of each round will gain exciting opportunities to meet Accenture executives.
• Semi-finalists receive an automatic invitation to interview for an Accenture internship or full-time opportunity.*
• National finalists receive a trip to meet in person with the client for their final presentations. They will also have an opportunity to attend networking events with Accenture Managing Directors and the non-profit clients.
• Members of final round winning team will receive an offer to intern with Accenture in Summer 2020.*
• Members of the final round winning team will receive a cash prize.
• Members of the final round winning team will have the opportunity to join Accenture as they begin implementation of their idea at the non-profit client.

Qualifications
*Competition Eligibility
To qualify, participants must have a Bachelor’s degree (with a graduation date between December 2020 and September 2023).
To qualify, participants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

National Cherry Blossom Festival - Spring Internship Opportunities

Check out internship opportunities with the National Cherry Blossom Festival! Gain valuable non-profit organization and event management skills in one of the following areas:

• Business Development & Sponsorship Internship – works with the Sponsorship & Development team. Opportunity to network with high level sponsors and Festival supporters. Click here for instructions on how to apply.
• Business Operations Internship – learns all aspects of our Earned Revenue streams, assist with financial reconciliations etc. Click here for instructions on how to apply.
• Event Management Assistant Internship – Work directly with our Programming team to plan and execute our Signature Events. Click here for instructions on how to apply.
• Communications Internship – works with our Marketing & Communications team to track results of our marketing campaigns, assist with Festival Social Media and some light writing assignments. Click here for instructions on how to apply.
• Community Outreach Internship – works with our Programming team on all of our external community programming including City In Bloom, Cherry Picks and Pink Tie Party Restaurants. Click here for instructions on how to apply.
• Volunteer Program Management Internship – works with our Programming team to help facilitate all volunteer opportunities for our 4-week long Festival. Includes opportunities to assist with volunteer-oriented Social Media, blog posts and newsletter. Click here for instructions on how to apply.

Staff Positions with Hoyer for Congress for December or Recent Grads

Hoyer for Congress seeks Community Organizers for the 2020 cycle. Responsibilities include volunteer recruitment and management, representing the office at public events, and direct voter contact, persuasion, and mobilization.

Interested candidates should have organizing experience, superior communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Access to a vehicle and flexibility to work non-traditional hours are required. Experience with VAN and/or NGP, as well as Maryland ties, are preferred.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and a brief cover letter in the body of your email to adrian@hoyerforcongress.com

Applied Economics Career & Networking Fair Spring 2020

Event Details
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
1400 16th Street, NW Washington, DC

Recruiting/networking event with hiring managers for UMD undergraduate and MS students in the applied economics program. Employers will be seeking to fill full-time, part-time, and internship positions in applied economics, consulting, business, policy, and financial analysis.

Suggested attire: Business professional.

Students, review tips on the topics below by visiting go.umd.edu/BSOSfairprep

• Tips for making the most of the fair
• Resume review options
• View more tips

Hosted at the ECON Department's master's degree program space in Washington, DC. The building's entrance at 1400 16th Street, NW, is about 3 blocks east of the DuPont Circle Metro Station (walking directions).

RSVP to receive updates (not required)

Co-sponsored with the University of Maryland's Department of Economics.

For additional information about this event:
Contact Crystal Sehlke, Program Director for the UCC @ BSOS at csehlke@umd.edu

Spring Peer Mentor Application Now Open

The Peer Mentor Program is a component of the services the BSOS Advising Center offers to students. Through their service to fellow students, Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 classes. In preparation for these activities, all new Peer Mentors attend a mandatory class session once a week for their first semester as a Peer Mentor. All applicants are expected to serve for a minimum of two semesters. 

Peer Mentors earn one graded academic credit after each successfully completed semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a BSOS major for a minimum of 2 semesters 
• For Double Majors, the primary major must be in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
• Sophomore or higher standing with intent to return in Fall 2020
• At least a 2.5 GPA within major AND cumulative 
• Must be in good judicial/academic standing

Applications due by January 10th, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
Apply today!

2020 Summer Scholars Program

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities.

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for an MSS award: if you have earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline; if you have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline; and if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2020. All academic majors are eligible.

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2020 awards will be Thursday, February 13, 2020. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information sessions about the summer 2020 MSS program. Select a session and RSVP by clicking here.

• Monday, November 11 at 10:00am
• Monday, November 11 at 4:30pm
• Wednesday, November 13 at 12:30pm
• Thursday, November 14 at 2:30pm
• Wednesday, November 20 at 1:00pm
• Thursday, November 21 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Thursday, November 21 at 3:00pm
• Friday, November 22 at 11:00am
• Friday, November 22 at 12:30pm

Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply.

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research.

Central America Program Assistant Job for December or Recent Grad

ATSG Corporation is seeking qualified candidates to fill a position for a Central America Program Assistant to support the INL’s Western Hemisphere Program Office (INL/WHP).

The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President’s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State’s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.

The Western Hemisphere Program Office (INL/WHP) is part of the INL Bureau at the Department of State. INL/WHP provides policy guidance and develops, executes, and monitors programs to address the full range of criminal justice and transnational crime issues in the Western Hemisphere.

Smith Minor Application Now Open

The Smith Business Minor program has officially opened their applications for students interested in pursuing a minor in General Business, Business Analytics, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

If students have any questions, they can visit go.umd.edu/smithminors or email smithminors@rhsmith.umd.edu.

Graduation Application for Spring 2020 Now Live!

Undergraduate students must apply for a diploma no later than the end of the Schedule Adjustment period at the beginning of the semester in which they wish to graduate: For students who intend to graduate May 2020, the deadline is February 7th, 2020.

To apply, visit this link.

December Grad Survey is OPEN

The UMD undergraduate Graduation/First Destination Survey is now live and an email went out this morning to the August 2019 and December 2019 graduates. Graduating seniors, please complete this survey at your earliest convenience!

• August 2019 Grads: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_6VUCd3ofaZAjY7H
• December 2019 Grads: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_4Iac3rCiqRtF5CB

Joe Mitchell Scholarship Accepting Applications

Applications and nominations for the Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award re currently being accepted. Applications and nominations for the 2020-2021 academic year are due March 22, 2020. All University Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship award was established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstances. Scholarships will be awarded each fall and spring semester to one or more deserving students. These are one-time awards of up to $2,000 per recipient.

For more information about the Scholarship Award, please visit http://josephmitchell.umd.edu. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the scholarship, please feel free to contact either Tynesha McCullers (tmcculle@umd.edu, 301-314-7484) or Dai-An Tran (datran@umd.edu, 301-314-0416).

2020 Labor Capital Strategies (LCS) Fellowship

The summer 2020 Labor Capital Strategies (LCS) Fellowship is now taking applications.

This program is open to students from across the nation who will be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors of any major, but the focus of the work is broadly financial. Applications are being accepted now through February 3, 2020. Rolling reviews begin this week. Students can learn more by going to Heartland Capital Strategies.

About the Program
The LCS Fellowship is a program organized jointly by Georgetown University's Kalmanovitz Initiative and Heartland Capital Strategies. The program places up to 10 students in an 8-week field practicum with financial organizations that oversee responsible investment funds and capital stewardship. Past participating organizations have included KPS Capital Partners, Segal Marco, ULLICO, Blue Wolf Capital Partners, LIUNA, AFL-CIO HIT, Teamsters, Hamilton Lane, Change to Win Investment Group, The Sterling Organization, and GCM Grosvenor. A $6000 stipend is provided to assist with housing/transportation costs. You can learn more about the program here.

UMD Data Challenge 2020

February 22 – February 29
Students: Register by December 15.
All UMD students (from any major or year) are invited to participate!

Are you creative? Analytical? Have a knack for solving complex problems? The UMD Data Challenge (DC20) is an annual week-long competition held by the University of Maryland, where students across colleges and programs solve real-world problems using data from organizations such as Amazon Web Services and the National Cancer Institute.

• Team up with other UMD students
• Select a dataset provided by one of our sponsoring organizations
• Use your creativity and analytical skills to solve a problem
• Work with an industry mentor
• Compete for exciting prizes

Register by December 15, 2019. This is a free event, including admission, swag, food, and beverages.

Or, be a DC20 Student Volunteer!

Minor in International Development & Conflict Management Application Now Open

MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and the intersections of these issues – around the world. Apply by January 15 to begin the program in Spring 2020!

Spring 2020 Program Assistant Internship

The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) offers premiere leadership and public policy programs for college women. Their mission is to increase the number of women influencing all aspects of the public policy process. They do this by focusing on college women, bringing them to Washington, DC for seminars throughout the academic year.

PLEN seeks qualified candidates for our Spring 2020 Program Assistant Internship. They offer a dynamic environment for interns to develop their professional skills, build their network, and gain experience working at a small nonprofit.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with and coordinate aspects of planning PLEN seminars and workshops: logistics, delivery, and execution;
• Manage PLEN’s scholarships process: process applications and necessary paperwork;
• Prepare materials for seminars, workshops, and outreach events;
• Support, attend, and promote PLEN events and seminars through social media, communications activities, and in-person events;
• Code, summarize, and present survey results for all PLEN’s seminars;
• Maintain/order office and program supplies;
• Assist with fundraising letters/emails and donor mailings;
• Promoting PLEN events and seminars through various outlets;
• Other duties as assigned

Spots still open - Earn Academic Credit for Research Practicum on Campus

In Spring 2020, the Department of Economics will once again offer ECON488K: Applied Research Practicum - Kaulkin Ginsberg Research Fellows Program. This course will meet on campus in the Fall semester Mondays from 5:30-7:30 pm. This program is an excellent opportunity for economics majors to gain practical experience producing market research valued by businesses. Students stay on campus but still engage in research activities that they might do as an intern or an entry level employee working on site at a consulting firm. The research produced could hypothetically help investors decide if they want to pursue activity in a specific segment of the business services market. A sample syllabus for this course is available here.

Entry into the program is competitive; only a maximum of 16 students will be selected to participate in Spring 2020. Students must meet the minimum qualifications and apply to be selected for this research course.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• Junior or Senior ECON major 
• UMD Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 
• Successful completion of Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON305 or ECON325) AND Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON306 or ECON326) 
• Coursework or other experience using Excel, Access, or similar software 
• Sign a release allowing the Department to share your academic transcript and application with Kaulkin Ginsberg 
• Grant Kaulkin Ginsberg a nonexclusive, fully paid, irrevocable right and license to use the results of your group work for internal purposes.

The application for ECON488K is available here. If you are interested in applying, follow the instructions and submit all required application materials. Completed applications may be submitted in person to the ECON Advising Office (3108 TYD) or by email to econadvising@umd.edu. 

**ECON488K may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning requirement for ECON-BA students or as 3 credits of electives for ECON-BS students. 

AAMA Future Leaders Fellowship Program

The African American Mayors Association Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) Program is an eight-week, paid program which offers undergraduate students with an opportunity to learn and navigate the functions of local government. The program consists of a four-week extensive training at the AAMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. followed by a deployment to one of the Association’s member mayors office for a hands on career building experience. 

Program Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. 
• Rising Junior or Senior enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program 
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) 
• Selected participants must be available for the entire program from June 8 - July 31, 2020 

Interests/Areas of Study: Social Sciences/Liberal Arts; Public Service; Law; Government and Business Administration; Finance Majors in all accredited disciplines are accepted and encouraged to apply.

Learn more and apply.

CANCELLED - Alumni in Law: A conversation with Xochiti Strohbehn '98 - Venable LLP

*This Event has been Cancelled*

Have an informal conversation with a UMD alumna who works at one of the nation's largest law firms. People of all majors are welcome!

Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
Time: 3:00- 4:00 pm
Where: University of Maryland Career Center - Hornbake (3rd Floor) 3100 Hornbake Library, College Park, MD 20742

Registration for the event here.

About the event
Xochitl Strohbehn (Finance '98) is an Associate Lawyer at Venable LLP in New York City. At this event Xochitl (pronounced social) will give insight on her time at the University of Maryland College Park and how she got to the high powered law firm Venable. At Venable, she focuses on complex commercial litigation involving the financial services industry, regularly appearing in federal and state courts. Xochitl has significant experience in high-stakes bankruptcy and securities litigation. She has worked on teams that have obtained significant settlements in litigation related to residential mortgage-backed securities and minimize the liability of an insurer in a municipal bankruptcy matter. Prior to joining Venable, Xochitl was an associate in the New York offices of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP and Jones Day.

Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Isaac Moore (Im3@umd.edu) if you have any questions!

Health Division at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Program Specialist

The Health Division at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is looking to fill a Program Specialist vacancy. Ideally, OMB is looking for a college graduate who is interested in public policy, public health, or public administration. 

An announcement for this position is available on USAJobs at the following links:

• US Citizens – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553196200
• Status Candidates (i.e. current Federal employees) – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553193300

The posting will remain open until December 13, 2019 or until midnight of the day when 100 applications are received, whichever comes sooner. Previous postings have closed as quickly as one day, so we highly encourage qualified and interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

UChicago Energy & Environment Lab Summer RA Position

Energy & Environment Lab: Summer RA opportunities

(Locations: Chicago (IL), Sacramento (CA), Denver (CO) )

The UChicago Energy & Environment Lab (E&E Lab) is now hiring undergraduate and graduate students as research assistants (RAs) for summer 2020. The E&E Lab works in close partnership with government leaders to identify and test innovative approaches to the most pressing environmental challenges. Research assistants provide support across the Lab's portfolio, applying and developing their skills in statistical programming and rigorous evaluation methods, in a cutting-edge economic research setting with real world applications. The full job description is here.

The position is full-time, with a flexible start date. Please apply through this link.

President's Reception for Graduating Seniors

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Event Link: https://terplink.umd.edu/event/5179963

RSVP Form: https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/360321