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Open to December 2016 and May 2017 Grads
The Operations Analyst Program is a competitive program that provides an opportunity for entry-level employees to both learn about the Financial Services Industry and develop the necessary professional competencies to be successful within Operations. Placement varies in accordance with business needs, with opportunities for analysts to join in January and June of each year depending on their graduation date. The program includes a three level development model, whereby analysts work closely with their managers in goal setting and career planning to achieve their individual development goals. In addition, the Analyst Program has a rotation component, allowing Analysts to experience at least two distinct roles during the program.
News, Updates & Opportunities for ECON Undergraduates
Monday, August 8, 2016
Reporting Intern, The American Institutes for Research
The Assessment Program at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a well-regarded organization that is growing rapidly. They are currently seeking Reporting Interns to provide assistance on score reporting projects in their Washington, DC office for the fall and winter internship programs.
Responsibilities:
Reporting Interns will work with the Score Reporting team to help conduct quality assurance on our online reporting system and our paper reports. Responsibilities include reviewing variable text for score reports in the Item Tracking System, conducting extensive quality assurance checks on state score reports and reporting back to the reporting team manager. In the process, interns will gain experience with the online delivery of educator and student reporting metrics, QCing large sets of data, and rigorous quality assurance processes. They will also learn the basics of large-scale assessment.
Read more and apply through your UMD Careers4Terps account:
Search for ID# 143744 or "Reporting Intern"
Responsibilities:
Reporting Interns will work with the Score Reporting team to help conduct quality assurance on our online reporting system and our paper reports. Responsibilities include reviewing variable text for score reports in the Item Tracking System, conducting extensive quality assurance checks on state score reports and reporting back to the reporting team manager. In the process, interns will gain experience with the online delivery of educator and student reporting metrics, QCing large sets of data, and rigorous quality assurance processes. They will also learn the basics of large-scale assessment.
Read more and apply through your UMD Careers4Terps account:
Search for ID# 143744 or "Reporting Intern"
Friday, August 5, 2016
Fall 2016-Spring 2017 Internship with Measuring Success
Measuring Success
Measuring Success is a growing data analytics firm dedicated to helping mission driven organizations enhance their effectiveness. We help non-profits shift from anecdotal to data-driven decision making through a combination of quantitative tools, analytics, benchmarking, and consultation training. Measuring Success was started over 10 years ago and grew out of work at the Harvard Business School, Kellogg Business School, and Harvard’s Kennedy School, as well as its founder’s experience at McKinsey & Company and as Director of Strategy for a national non-profit organization.
Intern Position
Measuring Success seeks a talented intern to join our team. Our specialization in management consulting and data analysis for socially responsible organizations makes this a unique opportunity for the analytical mind looking to put their expertise to work in an energetic and committed environment, as well as learn cutting edge techniques for applying analytics to aid non-profits.
We are looking for an intern interested and willing to take on a variety of roles – from data management to data analysis to marketing and project support.
Some of the specific activities include:
Analysis:
Measuring Success is a growing data analytics firm dedicated to helping mission driven organizations enhance their effectiveness. We help non-profits shift from anecdotal to data-driven decision making through a combination of quantitative tools, analytics, benchmarking, and consultation training. Measuring Success was started over 10 years ago and grew out of work at the Harvard Business School, Kellogg Business School, and Harvard’s Kennedy School, as well as its founder’s experience at McKinsey & Company and as Director of Strategy for a national non-profit organization.
Intern Position
Measuring Success seeks a talented intern to join our team. Our specialization in management consulting and data analysis for socially responsible organizations makes this a unique opportunity for the analytical mind looking to put their expertise to work in an energetic and committed environment, as well as learn cutting edge techniques for applying analytics to aid non-profits.
We are looking for an intern interested and willing to take on a variety of roles – from data management to data analysis to marketing and project support.
Some of the specific activities include:
Analysis:
- Database work and data entry
- Data analysis and data checks
- Report creation for client meetings
- Data Visualization
- Excellent Excel skills
Fall/Winter Reporting Internship Position with American Institutes for Research
Overview:
The Assessment Program at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a well-regarded organization that is growing rapidly. We focus on providing our clients with customized assessments that not only measure student achievement against state standards, but also provide meaningful score reports that can help students, parents, and educators address areas of student weakness. Our environment is fast-paced and requires people at all levels who are willing to roll up their sleeves to get the work done on time while maintaining high quality.
We are currently seeking Reporting Interns to provide assistance on score reporting projects in our Washington, DC office for the fall and winter internship programs.
Responsibilities:
Reporting Interns will work with the Score Reporting team to help conduct quality assurance on our online reporting system and our paper reports. Responsibilities include reviewing variable text for score reports in the Item Tracking System, conducting extensive quality assurance checks on state score reports and reporting back to the reporting team manager. In the process, interns will gain experience with the online delivery of educator and student reporting metrics, QCing large sets of data, and rigorous quality assurance processes. They will also learn the basics of large-scale assessment.
The Assessment Program at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a well-regarded organization that is growing rapidly. We focus on providing our clients with customized assessments that not only measure student achievement against state standards, but also provide meaningful score reports that can help students, parents, and educators address areas of student weakness. Our environment is fast-paced and requires people at all levels who are willing to roll up their sleeves to get the work done on time while maintaining high quality.
We are currently seeking Reporting Interns to provide assistance on score reporting projects in our Washington, DC office for the fall and winter internship programs.
Responsibilities:
Reporting Interns will work with the Score Reporting team to help conduct quality assurance on our online reporting system and our paper reports. Responsibilities include reviewing variable text for score reports in the Item Tracking System, conducting extensive quality assurance checks on state score reports and reporting back to the reporting team manager. In the process, interns will gain experience with the online delivery of educator and student reporting metrics, QCing large sets of data, and rigorous quality assurance processes. They will also learn the basics of large-scale assessment.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Fall Global Markets Internship with GE Capital
The internship is a semester long, part-time program in GE’s Washington, DC office. We are seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds including business, economics, and international affairs.
Essential Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Researching current global issues in international funding sources and policies
- Attending Washington-area briefings and meetings relevant to GE
- Creating and editing presentation and briefing materials for the Global Markets team
- Assisting GE Capital Market experts on various ongoing initiatives related to export credit agencies and transactions
- Assisting office administrative functions as necessary
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Rising junior or senior student in related studies
Monday, August 1, 2016
Analytics Position, HR SAID
The Human Resources Systems Analytics & Information Division, HR SAID, of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are seeking a new member for their Analytics Team!
The Analytics Team provides the workforce data, analysis and related products and services that enable the organization to make better business decisions around its human capital resources. Specifically, the Analytics Team provides the NIH with workforce reporting, dashboards, advanced analytics and statistical models, project management and maintenance of custom-developed technologies, HR data management and subject matter expertise as well as surveys, interactive dashboards, and consult services for OHR and NIH.
The position is open to recent graduates (degree conferred within the past two years) and current students.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
The Analytics Team provides the workforce data, analysis and related products and services that enable the organization to make better business decisions around its human capital resources. Specifically, the Analytics Team provides the NIH with workforce reporting, dashboards, advanced analytics and statistical models, project management and maintenance of custom-developed technologies, HR data management and subject matter expertise as well as surveys, interactive dashboards, and consult services for OHR and NIH.
The position is open to recent graduates (degree conferred within the past two years) and current students.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Strong research and analysis skills.
- Basic (at a minimum) statistical analysis skills in areas such as significance testing, regression and forecasting techniques, as well as experience creating graphical representations of data.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to creatively explain and discuss complex concepts.
- Experience with Survey design and analysis (preferred, but not required).
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Passion for analytics – we love data!
Economic Empowerment Program Intern with UMD's SAFE Center -- Aug. 6 Priority Deadline
The University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors is the first university-based center that combines service, research, and advocacy to address the issue of human trafficking. It is an initiative of the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, through the MPower program. Through in-house services and collaborative partnerships, the SAFE Center provides direct social, legal, primary medical, mental health, and economic empowerment services to human trafficking survivors. We serve U.S. and foreign-born adult and child survivors of sex and labor trafficking. The SAFE Center is initially focused on Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, with a longer-term focus on the state of Maryland.
The SAFE Center opened on May 9, 2016 and is located adjacent to the College Park campus. This internship is an opportunity to assist in the development of the SAFE Center’s economic empowerment programs for trafficking survivors. Economic empowerment is a key element in restoring trafficking survivors’ independence and self-determination.
The SAFE Center opened on May 9, 2016 and is located adjacent to the College Park campus. This internship is an opportunity to assist in the development of the SAFE Center’s economic empowerment programs for trafficking survivors. Economic empowerment is a key element in restoring trafficking survivors’ independence and self-determination.
Paid Business Development & Strategy Internship with Command
Overview
The Business Development and Strategy Intern will work as part of an energetic business development, strategy, and marketing team currently working on expanding Command’s rapidly growing business across domestic and international markets. The Intern will have the unique opportunity to support the development of a growing business while receiving exposure to some of the most pressing issues and cutting-edge strategies defining the global homeland and national security consulting marketplace today.
The Intern’s primary responsibilities are to (1) help the organization enhance its strategic decision making capacity and understanding of core markets by utilizing strong analytical and research skills, (2) support production of effective sales and marketing material in both written and visual forms, and (3) contribute to the efficient operation of Command’s headquarters office in various administrative and support functions.
Most of all, Command is seeking applications from intellectually curious, analytical thinkers that are capable of quickly understanding diverse subject matter areas and applying this understanding to a highly varied set of tasks. Candidates should be interested in the entire life cycle of the business development, strategy formation, and marketing processes, and in building the tools and products to help Command better carry out these processes. The ideal candidate will be eager to undertake challenging projects that range from conducting subject matter research on security environments in a foreign locales and writing creative sales copy to building Excel models and client-facing PowerPoint presentations.
The Business Development and Strategy Intern will work as part of an energetic business development, strategy, and marketing team currently working on expanding Command’s rapidly growing business across domestic and international markets. The Intern will have the unique opportunity to support the development of a growing business while receiving exposure to some of the most pressing issues and cutting-edge strategies defining the global homeland and national security consulting marketplace today.
The Intern’s primary responsibilities are to (1) help the organization enhance its strategic decision making capacity and understanding of core markets by utilizing strong analytical and research skills, (2) support production of effective sales and marketing material in both written and visual forms, and (3) contribute to the efficient operation of Command’s headquarters office in various administrative and support functions.
Most of all, Command is seeking applications from intellectually curious, analytical thinkers that are capable of quickly understanding diverse subject matter areas and applying this understanding to a highly varied set of tasks. Candidates should be interested in the entire life cycle of the business development, strategy formation, and marketing processes, and in building the tools and products to help Command better carry out these processes. The ideal candidate will be eager to undertake challenging projects that range from conducting subject matter research on security environments in a foreign locales and writing creative sales copy to building Excel models and client-facing PowerPoint presentations.
Research Analyst I, Optimal Solutions Group
Optimal Solutions Group, LLC (Optimal) is a leading non-partisan public policy research firm that conducts studies and provides technical assistance on health care, education, welfare, housing, community development, and related subjects. Our mission is to provide policy makers with rigorous and timely studies that enable our clients (including federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations) to improve public well-being.
The Research Analyst I would assist senior researchers in a variety of research, data analysis, and administrative tasks. This position requires analysts that are able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team and closely with junior and senior researchers.
Position Responsibilities:
The Research Analyst I would assist senior researchers in a variety of research, data analysis, and administrative tasks. This position requires analysts that are able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team and closely with junior and senior researchers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Collection and preparation of data from surveys and administrative information systems.
- Performing basic analysis and coding of survey instruments.
- Conducting literature searches and review to provide background information for related project topics.
- Prepare for and summarize client communications and correspondence.
- Contributing to written reports and proposals.
- Tracking internal project functions, such as budgets, staffing, and progress of tasks.
- Providing general administrative project support and management.
Program Coordinator with ACCION International for Recent Grad
Venture Lab is an Accion-sponsored initiative to invest in and support seed-stage financial inclusion enterprises, catalyzing innovation in financial inclusion and enhancing the way financial services are delivered to the poor. Venture Lab focuses on companies that are post-R&D but have not yet proven their concept or achieved meaningful revenue traction, filling the support gap for seed-stage companies. Venture Lab provides financial support as well as strategic and operational support to its investees. Venture Lab prioritizes investment opportunities in East Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, but is globally opportunistic, leveraging Accion’s global footprint and 50-years of experience investing in and building financial services business in emerging markets.
Venture Lab is currently recruiting a Program Coordinator as an integral team member to provide administrative and operational support to keep this small, high-performing team running effectively. The core and priority of the daily work is administrative and operational. However the role will provide exposure to all aspects of Venture Lab’s work, including pipeline development, portfolio monitoring and analytics, market and sector analysis, organizational development and support of the wider impact investing industry – all with a focus on innovation in financial inclusion. The position is full-time in a dynamic, hard-working team, with opportunity for growth for high achievers.
Responsibilities:
Venture Lab is currently recruiting a Program Coordinator as an integral team member to provide administrative and operational support to keep this small, high-performing team running effectively. The core and priority of the daily work is administrative and operational. However the role will provide exposure to all aspects of Venture Lab’s work, including pipeline development, portfolio monitoring and analytics, market and sector analysis, organizational development and support of the wider impact investing industry – all with a focus on innovation in financial inclusion. The position is full-time in a dynamic, hard-working team, with opportunity for growth for high achievers.
Responsibilities:
- Investment and Portfolio Management Support
- Team Coordination and Organizational Development
- Business Development, Marketing & Outreach Support
- General Administration and Knowledge Management
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