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Graduate Career and Internship Fair

February 15, 2017

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Table of Contents Ajilon ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness ................................................................................................ 2 Center for Strategic and International Studies .................................................................................................... 3 Centreville Immigration Forum, Centreville Labor Resource Center ....................................................... 3 Circle of Friends for American Veterans ................................................................................................................ 4 Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) ...................................................................... 4 Council of Chief State School Officers ...................................................................................................................... 4 D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency ................................................................... 5 Empowered Women International ........................................................................................................................... 5 Fairfax County, Office of Emergency Management ............................................................................................ 6 Foreign Service Officer Simulation Day Information ....................................................................................... 6 Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation ...................................................................................................................... 6 INMED Partnerships for Children ............................................................................................................................. 7 Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy ........................................................................................................................ 7 Institute for the Study of War ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Manhattan Strategy Group ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Maryland Department of Budget and Management .......................................................................................... 8 Mediation Center of Hampton Roads....................................................................................................................... 9 Mercatus Center ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance ........................................................................................................................... 10 MVLE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) .................................................................... 10 Northern Virginia Community College, NOVACares and Sexual Assault Services .............................. 11 Northern Virginia Mediation Service (NVMS) ..................................................................................................... 12 Northern Virginia Transportation Authority ....................................................................................................... 12 Obsidian Solutions Group ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Peace Direct ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 RAND Corporation ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 The Solar Foundation ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 The World Bank Group .................................................................................................................................................. 14 U.S. Congressional Budget Office ............................................................................................................................... 15 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Ombudsperson ...................................................................... 15 U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry & Security ................................................................... 16 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Policy ................................................................................. 16 U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service ............................................................................. 17 U.S. Department of State ................................................................................................................................................ 18 U.S. Department of Treasury, International Affairs .......................................................................................... 18 U.S. Government Accountability Office ................................................................................................................... 19 U.S. Office of Personnel Management ...................................................................................................................... 19 U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation ................................................................................................... 20 U.S. Peace Corps ................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Winrock International .................................................................................................................................................... 21

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Ajilon 8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 275, McLean, VA 22102

https://www.ajilon.com/ Ms. Jessica Carnes, Recruiter [email protected]

"At Ajilon, we are a leader in temporary and permanent recruitment and the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include organizational leadership and support positions in HR, non-clinical healthcare, office administration and more. With over 50 offices in North America, we have the resources and the technology to offer job seekers and employers greater flexibility, making it possible for us to work with them in the way that works best for them. We seek to completely understand the short- and long-term goals of our clients and candidates — this enables us to consistently act in their best interests. Through our job market insight and niche industry expertise, we help job seekers and employers find their best fit."

Positions recruited: Full time, Part time Is US citizenship required? No

Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness 1700 N Moore Street, Suite 2225, Arlington, VA 22304 http://creconline.org/ Mr. Greg Hirschfeld, Program Analyst [email protected]

The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) is an independent, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded to provide policy-makers from around the world with the information and technical assistance they need to formulate and execute innovative, regional, job-creating economic strategies. CREC conducts research, provides technical assistance, offers expert advice, provides training, and offers leadership to practitioners and policymakers in the economic development, workforce development, and higher education field.

Positions recruited: Internship Is US citizenship required? No

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Center for Strategic and International Studies 1616 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 https://www.csis.org/ Ms. Jenna Manders, HR Generalist [email protected] Established in Washington, D.C. over 50 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decision-makers chart a course toward a better world. Positions recruited: Full-time, Internship Is US citizenship required? No

Centreville Immigration Forum , Centreville Labor Resource Center 5956 Centreville Crest Lane, Centreville, VA 20121 http://www.centrevilleimmigrationforum.org/ Ms. Jasmine Blaine, Director [email protected]

The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) is the primary project of the Centreville Immigration Forum 501c(3). The CLRC provides a safe place for employers and members to meet to discuss fair wages and terms of employment for temporary labor projects. In addition to matching employers and workers, the CLRC offers a variety of English classes, skills training opportunities, cultural activities, and provides assistance to those who have suffered cases of wage theft.

Positions recruited: Internship, Summer Employment Is US citizenship required? No

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Circle of Friends for American Veterans 210 East Broad Street, Suite 202, Falls Church, VA 22046 http://www.vetsvision.org/ Mr. Jimmy Rogers, Director of Operations [email protected]

The Circle of Friends for American Veterans is an educational non-profit organization that supports men and women who served in American uniform, who are left behind by the government of our great country.


Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814 http://crcmc.org/ Ms. Gayathri Aluvihare, Project Coordinator [email protected]

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) is a non-profit organization offering conflict resolution and prevention services to residents, businesses, volunteers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations of Montgomery County. We specialize in mediations, youth services, conflict management workshops and training.


Council of Chief State School Officers 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20001 http://www.ccsso.org/ Ms. Elizabeth Lee, Human Resources Generalist [email protected]

"The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the Bureau of Indian Education and the five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. As an organization, we are committed to ensuring that all students participating in our public education system -- regardless of background -- graduate prepared for college, careers, and life. To realize this, CCSSO brings

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together dedicated leaders and exceptional ideas to achieve measurable progress for every student. Our work includes supporting states as they implement new standards, reinvent systems that develop effective teachers, explore and adopt new technologies, and navigate political turmoil-all in the pursuit of helping students succeed."

Positions recruited: Full time Is US citizenship required? Yes

D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency 2720 Martin Luther King Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20032 https://hsema.dc.gov/ Ms. Dominique Fikar, Staff Assistant [email protected]

The Mission of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is to lead the planning and coordination of homeland security and emergency management efforts to ensure that the District of Columbia is prepared to prevent, protect against, respond to, mitigate, and recover from all threats and hazards.

Positions recruited: Internship Is US citizenship required? Yes

Empowered Women International 320 South Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 http://ewint.org/ Ms. Malak Abdulhamied, Herndon Program and Coordinator [email protected]

Empowered Women International unlocks the potential of women in the Greater DC Metro area facing economic and social challenges—including immigrants, refugees, and American-born women. We equip them with the training and support they need to become economically mobile, financially stable and socially engaged. We offer talented and creative women dynamic training programs with professional teachers, mentors and a supportive peer community where they can achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Each year we serve over 350 women with our award-winning approach, Entrepreneur Pathways for Women, which integrates training, mentoring, and support services.

Positions recruited: Full time, Part time, Internship Is US citizenship required? No

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Fairfax County, Office of Emergency Management 4890 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem/ Mr. Gregory Zebrowski, Lead Planner

[email protected]

The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services to the residents of Fairfax County.


Foreign Service Officer Simulation Day Information

4400 University Dr. NE Module II, MS 2E5, Fairfax, VA 22030 Ms. Leslie Durham, Academic Advisor [email protected]

We will be talking about the upcoming Foreign Service Officer Information/Simulation event being held April 22, which is targeting graduate and junior/senior students interested in a career with the foreign service.

Positions recruited: Simulation Is US citizenship required? Yes

Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation

14001A Grumble Jones Court, Centreville, VA 20121 http://globalwomanpeacefoundation.org/ Ms. Angela Peabody, Executive Director [email protected]

Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation was founded on the principles of ending violence and injustices against women and girls. Founded in 2012, Global Woman merged with another organization called P.E.A.C.E. (People Everywhere All Created Equal); the name was officially and legally changed to Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation. In the same year, the organization received its 501c3 tax exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service under the new name. The mission of the organization is to empower women and girls through education to eradicate gender based violence (GBV) with focus on female genital mutilation (FGM).


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INMED Partnerships for Children 21630 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 130, Sterling, VA 20166 http://inmed.org/ Ms. Erin Lewis, Volunteer/Youth Services Coordinator [email protected]

"INMED Partnerships for Children rescues children from the immediate and irreversible harm of disease, hunger, abuse, neglect, violence or instability and prepares them to shape a brighter future for themselves and the next generation. INMED’s vision is to transform the future for generations of children by building continuity of support from infancy to adulthood. In 2015, INMED opened a resource center, the INMED Opportunity Center, to offer local programming for low-income families and children through After School/Homework assistance, ESL classes, Parent Education groups, homelessness prevention, Summer camp, and many other programs."


Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy 1901 N. Ft. Meyer Drive, Suite 405, Arlington, VA 22209 http://imtd.org/ Mr. Richard Beitman, Executive Director [email protected]

IMTD is an Arlington-based peacebuilding NGO. Founded in 1992 by retired U.S. Ambassador John W. McDonald, IMTD takes a holistic, systems-based approach to conflict resolution. For 25 years, IMTD has worked towards conflict transformation in all parts of the globe by engaging and collaborating with stakeholders. IMTD seeks to address conflict at all levels of society.


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Institute for the Study of War 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 515, Washington, D.C. 20036 http://www.understandingwar.org/ Ms. Alison Smith, Educational Programs Coordinator [email protected]

The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.


Manhattan Strategy Group 8120 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 http://manhattanstrategy.com/ Ms. Rebekah Nowak, Administrative Associate [email protected]

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is a management and social science research consulting firm dedicated to helping clients achieve and sustain performance excellence. MSG specializes in services for government clients in the areas of research, program evaluation, organizational improvement, technical assistance, training and e-learning, grant management, and technology support.

Positions recruited: Internship , Summer Employment Is US citizenship required? Yes

Maryland Department of Budget and Management 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21009 http://dbm.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx Mr. Brandon Juhaish, Budget Analyst [email protected]

The Department of Budget and Management helps the Governor, State agencies, and their employees provide effective, efficient, and fiscally sound government to the citizens of Maryland. We support agency efforts to achieve results by helping them obtain the fiscal, capital, and

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personnel resources needed to provide services to Maryland citizens. We are dedicated to providing advice and assistance with professionalism, state-of-the-art technology, modern management techniques, and teamwork.


Mediation Center of Hampton Roads 424 W. 21st Street, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23517 http://www.mediationhamptonroads.com/ Ms. Rachel Perry, Mediator [email protected]

The Mediation Center of Hampton Roads provides services of any kind of dispute. Our mediators have extensive experience in employee conflict resolution, marital separation, child custody, child visitation, child support, tenant-landlord issues, and business disputes. Almost any dispute is amenable to mediation; we can help you decide if mediation is the right course for your situation.

Positions recruited: Part time, Internship, Summer Employment Is US citizenship required? No

Mercatus Center 3434 Washington Boulevard, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201 https://www.mercatus.org/ Ms. Rachiny Samek, HR Associate [email protected]

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is the world’s premier university source for market-oriented ideas—bridging the gap between academic ideas and real-world problems. A university-based research center, the Mercatus Center advances knowledge about how markets work to improve people’s lives by training graduate students, conducting research, and applying economics to offer solutions to society’s most pressing problems.


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Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance 515 King Street, Suite 330, Alexandria, VA 22314 http://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/ Mr. Zach Berger, Research Assistant [email protected]

"MDAA’s mission is to make the world safer by advocating for the development and deployment of missile defense systems to defend the United States, its armed forces and its allies against missile threats. MDAA is the only organization in existence whose primary mission is to educate the American public about missile defense issues and to recruit, organize, and mobilize proponents to advocate for the critical need of missile defense."


MVLE 7420 Fullerton Road, Suite 110, Springfield, VA 22153 http://mvle.org/ Ms. Sarah Caldwell, Sr. Director of Community Relations [email protected]

MVLE is a nonprofit serving adults with disabilities through employment and community-based support services. MVLE operates programs across the Northern Virginia region.

Positions recruited: Full time, Part time, Internship Is US citizenship required? No

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) 1400 Eye Street, Washington, D.C. 20005 http://nachc.org/ Mr. Luke Ertle, Program Associate [email protected]

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) was founded in 1971 to “promote the provision of high quality, comprehensive and affordable health care that is coordinated, culturally and linguistically competent, and community directed for all medically underserved populations.” NACHC serves as the leading national advocacy organization in support of community-based health centers and the expansion of health care access for the

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medically underserved and uninsured. Conducts research and analysis that informs both the public and private sectors about the work of health centers, their value to the American health care system and the overall health of the nation’s people and communities – both in terms of costs and health care outcomes. Provides training, leadership development and technical assistance to support and strengthen health center operations and governance. Develops alliances and partnerships with the public and private sectors to build stronger and healthier communities. NACHC also works closely with chartered State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs) to fulfill their shared health care mission and support the growth and development of community-based health center programs. Read more about the Primary Care Association in your state/region."


Northern Virginia Community College, NOVACares and Sexual Assault Services

7630 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300, Annandale, VA 22003 http://www.nvcc.edu/novacares/ Ms. Connie Kirkland, Director [email protected]

NOVACares was created 5 years ago to help our 7 campuses address concerning behaviors in a systematic way, to provide support for students in need of intervention, and to meet the requirements of federal and state policies. The intern will gain significant skills through some or all of the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Research the cases received, assess and analyze incident locations, environmental factors, types of cases, demographics of persons of concern, and consistency of responses. 2. Provide a follow-up notice and contact with the professional to whom each case has been assigned, to ensure compliance with intervention strategies. 3. Perform social media and internet research on persons of concern. 4. Develop and manage risk assessment and healthy lifestyle workshops, seminars, and trainings. 5. Research current threat assessment strategies. 6. Assist the Sexual Assault Services Coordinators with outreach and strategies for prevention and intervention on issues of sexual assault, dating/partner violence, and stalking.


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Northern Virginia Mediation Service (NVMS)

9653 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22031 https://nvms.us/ Ms. Diana Ortiz, Family Programs Manager [email protected]

NVMS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit conflict resolution service and training center. Founded by S-CAR graduates in 1990, NVMS helps individuals, groups and organizations to better communicate and address disputes. The organization works with families, schools, courts, police, local and federal government agencies and the public through a variety of programs. NVMS interns and volunteers gain experience and build connections in the dispute resolution community while also earning the ability to receive training and mentorship toward becoming a certified Mediator.


Northern Virginia Transportation Authority 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22031 http://thenovaauthority.org/ Mr. Michael Longhi, Chief Financial Officer [email protected]

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is a regional body that is focused on delivering real transportation solutions and value for Northern Virginia’s transportation dollars by bringing Northern Virginia jurisdictions and agencies together to prioritize projects and implement solutions. The Authority has $340 million in annual revenues with $1.9 billion in debt capacity. Since July of 2014 it has brought $1.3 billion to Northern Virginia to address regional transportation needs. The governing body of the Authority is comprised of the chief elected official or designee of the nine member jurisdictions, two members of the Virginia House of Delegates, one member of the State Senate, the director of Rail and Public Transportation, the Commissioner of Highways, two citizens appointed by the Governor and one town representative. Regional jurisdictions are: the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.

Positions recruited: Part time, Internship Is US citizenship required? Yes

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Obsidian Solutions Group 1320 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 304, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 http://www.obsidiansg.com/ Mr. Tracy Bruner, Recruiting Manager [email protected]

Obsidian Solutions Group is dedicated to serving the United States through the provision of responsive mission critical support. We provide highly skilled personnel to support our clients most demanding needs. We will be flexible, responsive, and deliver solutions that are custom tailored to our clients’ requirements.

Positions recruited: Full-time Is US citizenship required? Yes

Peace Direct 641 S Stree NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 https://www.peacedirect.org/us/ Ms. Bridget Moix, US Senior Representative [email protected]

Peace Direct is an international nonprofit based in the UK with a small DC office. We support local peacebuilders in countries with conflict zones. Our DC office also does advocacy work to push peacebuilding-friendly policy in the US government.


RAND Corporation 1200 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202 http://www.rand.org/ Ms. Natasha Lander, Policy Analyst [email protected]

The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest.

Positions recruited: Full-time, Internship Is US citizenship required? No

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The Solar Foundation 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20006 http://www.thesolarfoundation.org/ Mr. Nicolas Rubio, Research and Development [email protected]

The Solar Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing solar energy use worldwide. We believe that increasing access to this clean, abundant, and affordable energy source will lift up people’s lives and bring about a prosperous future for all. The Solar Foundation has no industry affiliation.


The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20043 http://www.worldbank.org/ Mr. Morenike Odebiyi, HR Assistant, Talent Acquisition [email protected] The World Bank Group has set two goals for the world to achieve by 2030: End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day to no more than 3%. Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country. The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development. The World Bank Group comprises five institutions managed by their member countries. Established in 1944, the World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. We have more than 10,000 employees in more than 120 offices worldwide. Positions recruited: Full-time, Internship Is US citizenship required? No

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U.S. Congressional Budget Office 2nd & D Street SW, Ford House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/ Ms. Nancy Fahey, Deputy HR Director [email protected]

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. If you're looking for a job where you can analyze budgetary and economic effects of public policies, provide nonpartisan, objective analysis, support the Congress, and work with some of the brightest minds in policy analysis, CBO just might be the right place for you.

Positions recruited: Full-time, Internship Is US citizenship required? CBO may only consider US citizens and noncitizens who are

permanent residents of the US seeking citizenship for employment or internships. We are unable to consider individuals on visas.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the

Ombudsperson

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250 https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=ombudsperson.html Ms. Joanne Dea, Ombudsperson [email protected]

The Secretary of Agriculture created the Office of the Ombudsperson as part of the Keepseagle v. Vilsack settlement. Operating since the summer of 2015, the Office aims to improve access to USDA programs for minority farmers and ranchers by listening to concerns about access to USDA programs, reporting issues and trends to USDA leaders, and making recommendations about how to improve access for the farmers and ranchers. The USDA Office of the Ombudsperson aims to improve access to USDA programs for historically underserved farmers and ranchers by listening to concerns about access to USDA programs, reporting issues and trends to USDA leaders, and making recommendations about how to improve access for the farmers and ranchers.

Positions recruited: Full time, Part time, Co-op, Internship, Summer Employment Is US citizenship required? Yes

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U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry &

Security

1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 1093, Washington, D.C. 20230 https://www.bis.doc.gov/dib Ms. Jennifer Rice, Trade and Industry Analyst [email protected]

The Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE) utilizes its unique designated authority to conduct surveys and assessments of defense-related technologies, and to monitor economic and trade issues vital to the U.S. industrial base as specified in congressional mandates and executive orders. OTE’s capabilities are leveraged through partnerships with a wide range of defense and civilian federal agencies, industry associations, state and local governments, and universities. OTE conducts primary research and analysis of critical technologies and industrial capabilities of key defense-related sectors. The office uses industry-specific surveys to obtain essential employment, financial, production, research and development, export control, and other data – information unavailable from any other source. The final reports provide findings and recommendations for government policymakers and industry leaders. The studies are conducted in cooperation with experts from the private sector and other government agencies.

Positions recruited: Internship , Summer Employment Is US citizenship required? Yes

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Policy 3801 Nebraska Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20528 https://www.dhs.gov/strategy-plans-analysis-risk Ms. Tanice Francis, Economist [email protected] Strategy, Plans, Analysis & Risk (SPAR) provides the Department with an integrated and DHS-wide capability for strategy development, strategic planning, long-term assessment, and decision analysis, including statistical and economic analysis and risk assessment and modeling. SPAR serves as the Department’s primary point of contact for strategy and policy planning offices in DHS Components, other federal departments and agencies, and the White House. SPAR also represents DHS on the National Security Council’s Strategic Planning Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) and major interagency strategy reviews. SPAR serves a leading role in implementing the Secretary’s “Guidance to Results” efforts within the Department to link strategy and policy with capabilities and joint requirements analysis, programming and budgeting, operational planning and major investment oversight. SPAR is also leading many of the Secretary’s focused “Unity of Effort” initiatives, intended to build and mature the Department into one that is greater than the sum of its parts, enhancing traceability between strategic

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objectives, budgeting, acquisition decisions, operational planning and mission execution, in order to improve both Departmental cohesiveness and operational effectiveness. Positions recruited: Internship , Summer Employment Is US citizenship required? Yes

U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service

600 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004 https://www.justice.gov/crs Ms. Melody Caprio, Program Analyst/Intern Coordinator [email protected]

The Community Relations Service is the Department's ""Peacemaker"" for community conflicts and tensions arising from differences of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and disability. CRS is not an investigatory or prosecutorial agency, and it does not have any law enforcement authority. Rather, the Agency works with all parties, including State and local units of government, private and public organizations, civil rights groups, and local community leaders, to uncover the underlying interests of all of those involved in the conflict and facilitates the development of viable, mutual understandings and solutions to the community's challenges. In addition, CRS assists communities in developing local mechanisms and community capacity to prevent tension and violent hate crimes from occurring in the future. All CRS services are provided free of charge to the communities and are confidential. CRS works in all 50 states and the U.S. territories, and in communities large and small, rural, urban and suburban.


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U.S. Department of State

2400 Virginia Avenue NW, Room H-518, Washington, D.C. 20037 https://careers.state.gov/ Ms. Brittany Wagner, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator [email protected]

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 Foreign Service is a corps of some 13,000 employees dedicated to representing America abroad and responding to the needs of American citizens living and traveling around the world. The Department’s Civil Service, totaling more than 11,000 employees, provides continuity and expertise in accomplishing all aspects of the Department’s mission.

Positions recruited: Full-time Is US citizenship required? Yes

U.S. Department of Treasury, International Affairs

1500 Penn. Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20220 https://www.treasury.gov/Pages/default.aspx Dr. Stephen Gooch, Senior Economist [email protected]

The International Affairs office is responsible for the Treasury Department's engagement with foreign governments on economic issues, represents the United States government at the International Financial Institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, and engages on international economic issues such as financial stability and banking regulation.

Positions recruited: Full time, Internship Is US citizenship required? Yes

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U.S. Government Accountability Office

441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20548 http://www.gao.gov/ Mr. Benjamin Sponholtz, Analyst [email protected]

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. Our mission is to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. We advise Congress and the heads of executive agencies about ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable and responsive. Our work leads to laws and acts that improve government operations, saving the government and taxpayers billions of dollars.


U.S. Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20415 https://www.opm.gov/ Ms. Joy Saintelien, HR Specialist [email protected]

OPM works in several broad categories to recruit, retain and honor a world-class workforce for the American people. We manage Federal job announcement postings at USAJOBS.gov, and set policy on government-wide hiring procedures. We conduct background investigations for prospective employees and security clearances across government, with hundreds of thousands of cases each year. We uphold and defend the merit systems in Federal civil service, making sure that the Federal workforce uses fair practices in all aspects of personnel management. We manage pension benefits for retired Federal employees and their families. We also administer health and other insurance programs for Federal employees and retirees. We provide training and development programs and other management tools for Federal employees and agencies. In many cases, we take the lead in developing, testing and implementing new government-wide policies that relate to personnel issues.

Positions recruited: Full time, Part time, Internship, Summer Employment Is US citizenship required? Yes

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U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation 1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20527 https://www.opic.gov/ Mr. Kenneth Olsen, Manager, Capital Markets [email protected]

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution, mobilizes private capital to help solve critical development challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity funds.


U.S. Peace Corps 1111 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20526 https://www.peacecorps.gov/ Ms. Keely Hayes, Regional Recruiter [email protected]

The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.


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Winrock International 2121 Crystal Drive, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202 https://www.winrock.org/ Mr. Matt Everhart, Recruitment Coordinator [email protected]

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock combines scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to deliver market-based solutions that improve lives around the world. Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe.


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