Below is information on various opportunities that are available for our current Information Systems students.
If you have a listing you would like to include on this page, please contact Dwayne Butcher, dbutcher@umbc.edu.
About
Exegus is looking for qualified candidates for a new program that will sponsor security clearances for 2 incoming, juniors, seniors, or recent college graduates in exchange for 2 years of full-time employment with Exegus. It is a great opportunity for graduates entering the work force to gain valuable work experience by being exposed to unique problem sets and technology.
Qualifications
Working towards or have a degree in the fields of Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity.
Skillsets
Desired experience with
- Network Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure and implementation on-prem
- Computer, mobile, and media forensics
- Data Sciences
- IoT and small board computing
- Reverse Engineering
- FPGA Experience
- Cisco Networking
- Signal Processing or RF Engineering
- Python, Java, C#, C++
Selected candidates will undergo a background check as part of the security clearance process. This process can take 1-2 years. Once the security clearance is granted employment with Exegus will commence. Interested? Email resume to info@exegus.com by September 29.
Spring 2024 Internship Opportunities
Opportunities around the country.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is hiring for its spring analyst internship program. As an intern, students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in analyzing data, conducting research, presenting information, and working collaboratively with subject-matter experts. Internships are paid and have the potential to be converted to a permanent position. Applications close on Sept. 25. Internships can be either full-time or part-time. Part-time interns are required to work 24-32 hours a week.
Below are links to the applications:
GAO Undergraduate Application: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/745546300
GAO Graduate Application: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/745545400
Work posture
If you are hired, you will be assigned to one of the GAO locations listed in the vacancy announcement for the position that you applied for, and that location will be your assigned Official Duty Station (ODS). You will be required to report in person to your ODS for your first day of the new hire orientation to complete necessary paperwork, be sworn in, and to complete other administrative functions.
If students have any questions, please contact:
Leslie McNamara
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Analyst, Health Care
McNamaraL@gao.gov
202-512-6269
DC Opportunities
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) operational and staff offices are hiring for their spring internship program for the DC locations. For more information about GAO’S operational and staff offices, see https://www.gao.gov/about/careers/our-teams. (Note: IS students would most likely be interested in interning in GAO’s Information System and Technology Services (ISTS) office.)
Internships are paid and have the potential to be converted to a permanent position. Applications close either on Monday, October 2 or when the first 200 applications are submitted. Internships can be either full-time or part-time. Part-time interns are required to work 16-32 hours a week.
GAO Undergraduate Application: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/748578800
GAO Graduate Application: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/748570400
Work posture
If hired, interns will be assigned to one of the GAO locations listed in the vacancy announcement for the position that you applied for, and that location will be your assigned Official Duty Station (ODS). You will be required to report in person to your ODS for your first day of the new hire orientation to complete necessary paperwork, be sworn in, and to complete other administrative functions.
Background on GAO
Often called the “congressional watchdog,” GAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency that advises Congress about ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable, and responsive.
If students have any questions, please contact:
Leslie McNamara
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Analyst, Health Care
McNamaraL@gao.gov
202-512-6269