Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State's Summer 2012 Student Internship Program.

Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs) to read more about the Student Internship Program, and to start the Gateway to State online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01, 2011.

To be eligible for this program, you must be:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student (including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school).
• Have good academic standing
• Successfully complete a background investigation
• Be able to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully for all qualifications and requirements.

You can also visit our Student Programs forum (http://careers.state.gov/engage/forums/student-programs) to post questions or read discussions about this program.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Support Corporate Audit initiatives

• Interaction with Business Unit and corporate personnel to support program goals for management testing of key controls for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• Participate in other risk-based audits

• Other ad hoc activities, as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

• Time management skills

• Strong computer skills (Excel & Word)

• Detail-oriented

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• High integrity

• Knowledge of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 preferred but not required

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Constellation Energy (www.constellation.com) is a leading competitive supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units, totaling approximately 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and is a leading advocate for clean, environmentally sustainable energy sources, such as solar power and nuclear energy. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $14.3 billion in 2010.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Apply via UMBCworks - position number 9229842

IS, CMSC, Media & Communication Majors etc Needed

Apply today via UMBCworks for the positions below:

Student Profile

Farhan Saifudin, Information Systems major

Title:  Federal Software Specialist

Internship Site:  PaRaBaL Inc. & InTTensity Corp.

Assignment:  At PaRaBaL, Inc. we are taught how to market to federal entities, so that our software and services may improve their capabilities. We are working with government agencies to assist them with cyber-security and social media monitoring, practices that are quickly becoming important in our ever-connected future. As an intern I was able to gain valuable experience in several areas of interest including IT consulting, QA, and web development.

Benefits of Interning:  As the summer is progressing, I am getting a taste of the real world that will allow me to get acclimated with the norms of professional life.  The first-hand experience that I have gained has been extremely valuable and cannot be duplicated in any class or textbook.

“This internship has given me insight on professional life that can only come from dedication and hard work. Whether or not you are sure what you want to do when you graduate college, an internship is a great way to gain valuable skills that will help you no matter what industry or profession you pursue.”

APPLY TODAY via UMBCworks- Intern Position- 9247159 

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JOB SUMMARY:

Support Corporate Audit initiatives

Interaction with Business Unit and corporate personnel to support program goals for management testing of key controls for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Participate in other risk-based audits

Other ad hoc activities, as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent (ie certificate program in accounting)

Time management skills

Strong computer skills (Excel & Word)

Detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

High integrity

Knowledge of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 preferred but not required

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Constellation Energy (www.constellation.com) is a leading competitive supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units, totaling approximately 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and is a leading advocate for clean, environmentally sustainable energy sources, such as solar power and nuclear energy. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $14.3 billion in 2010.