Summer Intern- User Experience and Digital Innovation

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

US citizenship required

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board's User Experience and Digital Innovation (UXDI) section seeks a Software Development Intern for Summer 2027. You will join a cross-functional team of developers and designers to design, code, unit test, and maintain software solutions in compliance with security and software standards.

This paid, fixed-term internship may be in-person, remote, or hybrid, with on-site work required in Washington, DC. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and returning to continue studies after the internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, unit test, implement, and maintain software solutions in compliance with security and software standards.
• Contribute to designing and implementing software systems to meet strategic/business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop enhancements in SharePoint Online intranet sites.
• Provide ad hoc troubleshooting support for issues related to SharePoint Online sites.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

SharePoint Online

SPFx

Power Automate

REST APIs

GitLab

React

Job description

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Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

0

Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Description

The User Experience and Digital Innovation (UXDI) section supports the Division of Monetary Affairs and the Division of Financial Stability by designing and developing programs, applications, and processes that enhance research, analysis, and policy work. Our team is seeking a Software Development Intern to join our cross-functional team of software developers and UX designers for Summer 2027. This internship will contribute to designing, coding, unit testing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions in compliance with security and software standards. Contributes to the process of designing, constructing, and implementing software systems to meet strategic and/or business needs.

Project Objectives

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop various enhancements in existing SharePoint Online intranet sites using SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Research the latest SharePoint Online trends and development best practices in the government cloud
• Provide ad hoc support in troubleshooting issues related to existing SharePoint Online sites

Education

• Pursuing a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of SharePoint Online architecture
• Proficiency in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team

Preferred Experience

• SharePoint
• Power Automate
• REST APIs
• SPFx
• GitLab
• React

Notes

• US Citizenship is required.
• On site presence in the Washington DC office is required.
• Applicants must be current students enrolled in a degree seeking program, graduating August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.
• Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt

No

Relocation Provided:

No

Compensation Grade(s)

FH Pay Grade 20

Pay

$26.68 - 28.37

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