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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the congressional watchdog, is an independent and nonpartisan agency. GAO’s top-notch insights and analyses help Congress make informed decisions on policy and program issues and ensure the accountability of the Federal government for the well-being of the American people. GAO’s work is most often prompted by the Chairman or Ranking Minority Member of a congressional committee or subcommittee or by a legislative mandate.

Graduate Student Interns assist GAO analysts to plan and conduct in-depth reviews of executive and legislative branch programs on a wide range of issues, most recently including the war on terrorism, the nation’s involvement in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and predictions of an influenza pandemic. GAO’s reports regularly receive news coverage and GAO, as an organization, is ranked as one of The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government-2007.

Interns collaborate with team members conducting in-depth analyses of executive and legislative branch programs. Interns must be able to carefully document and analyze their work and communicate it orally and in writing to diverse audiences: team members; government officials; and, sometimes, congressional staff. GAO work has strict deadlines.

Interns hired under this announcement may work for one of the following GAO Mission Teams:

• Acquisition and Sourcing Management (ASM)
• Applied Research Methods (ARM)
• Defense Capabilities and Management (DCM)
• Education, Workforce and Income Security (EWIS)
• Financial Markets and Community Investment (FMCI)
• Homeland Security and Justice (HSJ)
• International Affairs and Trade (IAT)
• Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)
• Physical Infrastructure (PI)
• Strategic Issues (SI)
• Forensic Audits and Special Investigations (FSI) of the Financial
• Management and Assurance Team

For more information about GAO please visit
http://www.gao.gov/careers/where.html

To apply for one of these internships, please use the following link: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=67656984&AVSDM=2008%2D01%2D23+08%3A22%3A58& 

THE WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
It is an incredible honor for me to be the leader of such a strong team, on behalf of the American people – a team of men and women who could be doing something else, but have decided, I want to serve the greatest land on the face of the Earth.                                – President George W. Bush

We are looking for those who would like to serve something greater than themselves. A White House Internship provides an opportunity for current students and recent graduates to experience everyday life at the White House while working with high-level officials on a variety of tasks and projects.

Strong applicants should exhibit:
∗ Sound academic credentials
∗ A demonstrated interest in public service
∗ Solid written and verbal communication skills
∗ A history of community involvement
∗ Strong character and leadership skills

Beyond experiencing the day-to-day operations of the White House, interns participate in a speaker series, tours, community service projects, and various White House events.

Past speakers and events include:
∗ President Bush
∗ Press Secretary
∗ Chief of Staff
∗ Senior Advisor to the President
∗ Assistant to the President for Speechwriting
∗ A Visit to the Vice President’s Residence
∗ Marine One Arrival or Departure
∗ Photo Opportunity with the President
∗ Community Service Volunteer Project
∗ East and West Wing Tours

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN APPLICATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html

SUMMER 2008 INTERNSHIP
May 20th – August 15th
APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 26, 2008

FALL 2008 INTERNSHIP
August 26th – December 12th
APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 3, 2008