Legislative Internship

Please see the flyer below regarding the Gene Counihan Legislative Intern position that the Career Center is currently promoting. During the internship, the intern will help implement new legislative tracking system as well as analyze bills, regulations and constituent concerns, and more. Interested students can send their resume and cover letter to usgcareerservices@umd.edu.

Security Analyst Internship, Threat Intelligence with Facebook

Security Analyst Internship, Threat Intelligence with Facebook Facebook's Information Security organization is seeking an intelligence analyst to join our team, which focuses on the impact of geopolitical dynamics and international security events on Facebook, its users, subsidiaries and related customers, particularly from a cybersecurity perspective. The candidate will work cross-functionally with analysts from different teams within Facebook and its family of companies, and his/her analytic insights will be applied to make Facebook and its users more secure. We are looking for a candidate who has both the background and passion for investigating how the interplay between cybersecurity, global affairs and transnational threats affect technology companies. The position will be located in Washington, DC. Responsibilities Provide reporting and analysis on the intersection of geopolitical and security risks as they apply to Facebook and its users, making use of data both internal and external to the organization Help provide research inputs in our team's tracking of malicious activity and provide context around ongoing threat campaigns Assist in scaling our ability to process and analyze related data more efficiently Design, develop, and produce analytic products and risk reports based on geopolitical, technical, demographic, and social data points Lead analytic projects from start-to-finish including all aspects of data analysis and effectively communicating results to audiences both technical and non-technical Minimum Qualifications Passion for understanding the intersection of global security risks, and how they apply to Facebook and its users B.A/B.S., M.A./M.S., or PhD candidate in political science, economics, international relations, counterterrorism, or regional studies preferred Candidates with a joint degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field would have a significant advantage Experience using SQL and mining large data sets Experience scripting in Python and running functions in command line, with lesser emphasis on other programming languages and hard technical skills Ability to think critically and properly qualify assessments with concise, accurate communications Experience writing for an intelligence audience or in the context of intelligence analysis a plus Language skills highly desirable with an emphasis on Russian, Arabic, Persian Experience performing deep-dive regional and country analysis Apply here.

Department of Homeland Security - CBP Jobs and Internship Webinar

Department of Homeland Security - CBP Jobs and Internship Webinar

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites you to participate in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Jobs and Internships Webinar.  Designed specifically for students and recent graduates interested in beginning a CBP career, this webinar will include an overview of the application process, a panel featuring CBP representatives, and a question and answer session on how the Pathways Programs can lead to a career at CBP.  
For more information visit: https://careers.umd.edu/event/dhs-cbp-jobs-and-internships-webinar
To register visit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBPjobswebinar.

U.S. Department of State - Consular Fellows Program Information Session

U.S. Department of State - Consular Fellows Program Information Session The Department of State is coming to campus to discuss the Consular Fellows Program! The Consular Fellows Program is a unique public service opportunity to represent America and contribute to making the world a better place, while serving in the role of a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. You will use your proficiency in Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish to promote America’s interests by assisting U.S. citizens abroad, fostering economic growth at home, and contributing to U.S. national security. The Consular Fellows Program is a temporary appointment of up to five years that offers a competitive salary, paid housing for you and your family while overseas, and the opportunity to receive a recruitment bonus and participate in the Student Loan Repayment Plan (SLRP). For more information and to RSVP: https://careers.umd.edu/event/us-department-state-consular-fellows-program-info-session

FBI Workshop: Internship Overview and Resume/Interviewing Skills

FBI Workshop: Internship Overview and Resume/Interviewing Skills Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location: University Career Center 3100 Hornbake Library Join representatives from the FBI to learn more about their 2018 Internship Program available to current UMD students. Students will also learn some helpful resume best practices and gain tips on interview preparation. For more information and to RSVP visit: https://careers.umd.edu/event/fbi-workshop-internship-overview-and-resumeinterviewing-skills

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) internship - application period open NOW!

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) internship - application period open NOW!

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is currently seeking Student Volunteer Interns for Spring 2018.*  HSI’s Student Volunteer Program (SVP) provides unpaid training opportunities related to your academic program.  Additionally, our program allows you to explore career options as well as develop your personal and professional skills.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and a copy of your official transcript to HSIBaltimore.Recruitment@ice.dhs.gov by November 3, 2017.  *NOTE:  The availability of HSI Student Volunteer Intern positions is subject to available funding and logistics. 

Our Student Volunteer internships provide numerous opportunities that will challenge your analytical and leadership skills. Candidate qualifications include:

• U.S. citizenship;
• Taking at least a half-time academic course load in an accredited high school or trade school, technical or vocational school, 2 year or 4 year college/university, graduate or professional school;
• Maintaining through graduation a 2.0 GPA; and
• Passing a background investigation

Apply to be the Winter 2017 BSOS Student Commencement Speaker!

Apply to be the Winter 2017 BSOS Student Commencement Speaker! College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, December 20, 2017 12:00 PM        As you prepare to embark on your next journey after graduating from the University of Maryland, what reflections would you share with your fellow graduates? The selected student speaker will get to deliver his/her message to the 2,000 students, faculty, and guests at the BSOS Commencement Ceremony. The student speaker will play a prominent role in the procession into the Xfinity Center. During the BSOS Commencement Ceremony, the student speaker will get to sit on stage with the Dean Gregory Ball and will receive reserved special seating for family and guests. Eligibility Completed at least 60 credits at the University of Maryland, College Park A GPA of 3.50 or higher Graduated in Summer 2017 or Fall 2017 For more information about the application process or to access the application, please visit the BSOS student speaker website: go.umd.edu/bsosspeaker17.