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This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship Program.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note: If you have previously applied for this position within the last six months, there is no need to re-apply.
The Department of Technology Services (DTS), Enterprise Technology & Application Services Division is seeking an Enterprise Applications Support Intern to join the ACE Team! This team provides support for the Assessment and Collection Enterprise (ACE) System, the Citizens Assessment and Payment Portal (CAPP), and the Enterprise Payment Solution (EPS). Primary users of ACE include staff members in the Commissioner of Revenue (COR) Office, who are responsible for tax assessments, as well as personnel in the Treasurer's Office (TRE), who manage billing and collection of all taxes and other County receivables. CAPP and EPS serve individuals and businesses with bill payment, tax filing, and management of Arlington County accounts. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancements to ACE, CAPP, and EPS, as well as providing production and business user support.
Responsibilities
Major Job Duties:

• Providing support for ACE, CAPP, and EPS production environments;
• Contributing to the development and testing of software modifications;
• Researching, analyzing, and troubleshooting software and DTS services;
• Assisting in creating and updating Service Desk Incident Submission and Request forms as well as Knowledge Base articles for EPS; and
• Supporting the rollout of new EPS Payment Types.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the capacity to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
Arlington County
Arlington County is an innovative local government in Northern Virginia seeking motivated candidates for one-year internship opportunities across multiple departments. These roles are ideal for recent graduates and current graduate students with limited professional experience who are looking to kickstart their careers.
Interns gain hands-on experience supporting key County initiatives while participating in a structured cohort-based development program. Throughout the year, interns work under the mentorship of senior staff, contributing fresh ideas, improving processes, and leveraging technology to enhance organizational effectiveness, all while familiarizing themselves with a public-sector environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor's or a Master's degree* in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026) must have:

• No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field; and
• You may be a currently enrolled student in a Master's degree program related to the internship, but you must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.

Degree Requirements: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer/Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related technology-based major/discipline.
Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• G.P.A. of 3.0 or above and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts;
• Experience in a C# or similar development environment;
• Exposure to SQL in Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar database management systems;
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills; and/or
• Proficient in Microsoft tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Special Requirements
Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant's driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.
Letter of Interest: A complete application includes a letter of interest. Please attach your letter to this application detailing your background and experience and how they have prepared you for this position.
Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.
Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.
Additional Information
The selected candidate must be able to start no later than September 7, 2026
Work hours: This is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with some flexibility and telework opportunities available upon prior approval from the supervisor. This is not a fully remote opportunity. Employees will be expected to be in the office at the discretion of the Supervisor and needs of the agency as well as to attend in-person classroom training.
Applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts.
All Cohort Interns are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental and leave.
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