Investigative Data Analyst

Food Safety and Inspection Service • Lombard, IL

6d

About The Position

The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer, project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions while gaining hands-on experience and career-ready skills. For this data analytics and research project, the volunteer will review provided data related to criminal investigation metrics and food safety violations, conduct research, and document findings in a comprehensive report. The volunteer will also interview workforce and management personnel, analyze responses for trends, and use a predictive analytics model and provided data to identify ways to reduce unintentional food safety violations by 10–20%. The position is unpaid, and volunteers are not Federal employees. Volunteers may use this experience to qualify for future jobs they choose to apply for.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national studying in the U.S. or abroad; international students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.
• Be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
• Be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution.
• Commit to volunteering 8–20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
• Complete required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and academic institution.
• Agree to volunteer without compensation, stipends, or hiring preference, and understand that volunteers are not Federal employees.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, or abilities related to project needs, specifically experience in data analytics and research.
• Attach a copy of transcripts to the application package for verification.
• Complete required safety training and background checks and comply with agency security protocols.
• Obtain permission to participate from the institution where the volunteer is enrolled.
• Be committed to improving Federal government efficiency, the ideals of the American republic, the rule of law, and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and review provided data on criminal investigation metrics and food safety violations.
• Document a comprehensive report using the provided data.
• Conduct 5 to 20 workforce and management interviews using predetermined questions.
• Review and compile interview answers and identify trends.
• Help identify ways to improve employee work-life balance.
• Use a predictive analytics model and provided data to identify ways to achieve a 10–20% reduction in unintentional food safety violations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed