Position Description
This internship can be offered 100% virtually, 100% in person or a hybrid of both for candidates living near either the Serco headquarters office in Herndon, VA or our office in Virginia Beach, VA. Serco follows all CDC state and local COVID-19 recommendations and ensures the safety of all on-site employees.
Serco's Training and Experience Program (STEP) is designed to provide undergraduate university and college students paid accredited internship opportunities to gain meaningful, hands-on work experience in a professional environment. STEP emphasizes developing the workforce of the future. Our goal is to help you build a career roadmap that provides you with challenging and rewarding learning experiences with Serco.
Serco offers internship opportunities across the following three career tracks: Business, Technical, and Engineering. Our 2022 internship opportunities are available throughout the U.S. and Canada and begin on May 23 rd and conclude on August 12 th , with 1 week off July 4 th - 8 th . You will work with your manager to identify the best working schedule for you - working no more than an average of 36 hours a week with the added perk of half-days on Fridays.
In addition to gaining hands-on experience, you will attend training sessions taught by skilled leaders in our company which provides training to better prepare you for a full-time career. These training sessions range from finance, personality in the workplace, presentation skills, resume building, and more. In addition, we believe great ideas come from all levels of the company! Because of that, each year we challenge our interns to work in diverse teams to develop, propose and execute on a project that improves our ways of working. Throughout this project you will work with Senior Leaders and report directly to the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Risk.
As the SharePoint Intern, you will support the HSE team and Serco's Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Program through research and design and implementation of SharePoint solutions regarding the collection and management of data which will drive decisions and actions in support of Serco's commitment to contributing positively to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) domains. The Environmental domain investigates how Serco performs as a steward of nature. The Social domain examines how we manage relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where we operate. The Governance domain focuses on Serco's leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn how technology and software can strategically support business objectives and mission. You will be challenged to develop and establish SharePoint functionalities within this newly established ESG Program. This will be a great opportunity for someone who is innovative and driven by technological solutions. Over the course of the summer, you will network and interface with critical business leaders. You will also learn how to serve as a liaison to the business and collaborate with peers to create effective solutions.
In this role you will:
Analyze SharePoint solutions and improve usability and usage.
Develop forms, document libraries and workflows; administer, and support SharePoint with out-of-the-box features and optimize custom solutions.
Conduct ongoing analysis of environmental impacts of our North American business.
Assist in the preparation of reports, graphs, proposals, studies, and correspondence.
Research industry standards for environmental performance.
Share research with our North American and Global leadership.
Work closely with Senior Leaders and report directly into Director of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Risk.
Qualifications
To be sucessful in this role:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred fields of study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field of study.
Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Experience with SharePoint Designer and InfoPath a plus.
Experience in other O365 apps such as Power BI and Power Automate a plus.
Server and network experience a plus.
Self-motivated with a strong work initiative and attention to detail.
Strong customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience collaborating in a team environment.
Passion for learning with a wide degree of creativity and curiosity.
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Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).
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ID 49882
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Herndon
Category Internships
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance None
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
