Position Description
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.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
The Business Operations, Planning, and Analysis (BOPA) Section provides operational, analytical, and strategic program management support to the division's budgeting, human resources, strategic planning, facilities, procurement, and other administrative functions.
The BOPA intern will assist with updating the division’s budget, travel, and business resources dashboards using the process outlined in the standard operating procedure (SOP). The intern will perform quality assurance reviews to ensure data accuracy and analyze data to identify trends or observations. The BOPA intern will conduct research, produce data visualizations, suggest best practices to improve how data is presented to officers, managers, and staff. The intern will update SOPs and support the development and/or maintenance of SharePoint Online sites and databases. The intern will also support the development of presentations to facilitate cross-functional learning across the division.
This is a summer internship with an expected start date in the Summer of 2026. The intern is expected to work 40 hours/week during the summer.
Overview Of Division, Section And Team
The Business Operations, Planning, & Analysis (BOPA) section provides operational, analytical, and strategic program management support to the division's budgeting, human resources, strategic planning, facilities, procurement, and other administrative functions. The section also provides technical editing, writing consultation, content and records management consultation, and organizational development services to the division.
Expected Projects
- Database & Dashboard Maintenance and Backup
- SharePoint Site Maintenance
- Quarterly Newsletter Generation
- Infographics
- Data Visualization Support
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Research
- Proof of concept work
Suggested Major/Minor: Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Technology
Keywords: #data analytics #data visualization #sharepoint online #database
Required Skills and Knowledge: SharePoint Online, MS Office and Advanced Excel (e.g., VBA programming)
Preferred Skills: Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI); Programming for Analytics, Database Management, R, SAS, or SPSS; statistical analysis; and data interpretation
Required Documents for application: A copy of an unofficial transcript may be requested.
Notes
- US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2026 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.
- This internship must be completed in-person in Washington, DC.
- Candidates must be able to work at a minimum of 20 hours per week during the school year, 40 hours per week during the summer
- This internship duration shall not exceed 180 days from a candidate's start date.
Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm
Primary Location
DC-Washington
Employee Status
Temporary
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Job Type
Internship
Relocation Provided
No
Compensation Grade Low
FH Pay Grade 20
Compensation Grade High
FH Pay Grade 22
Minimum Salary
$25.58
Maximum Salary
$39.42
Posting Date
Nov 3, 2025
