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The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General's Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC) is seeking passionate, driven, and creative students enrolled in college/university programs to fill a paid Student Cooperative position located in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
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This is not a summer job. The position is potentially ongoing, evaluated quarterly, until graduation from an academic institution.
Are you interested in government oversight, public policy, and public service? Do you enjoy using data to tell compelling stories? If, so, you may be the perfect candidate for this position with the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General's Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC). As a student co-op, you'll be part of a high-performing research team producing white papers, data dashboards, and innovative digital content on critical issues affecting the U.S. Postal Service. Our recent work addresses topics including access to government services through the postal network, international approaches to adjusting the postal universal service obligation, and experiences in delivery fleet acquisition and deployment. We are seeking a student who can support this work by helping us create data dashboards, analyze data, and tell stories with data.
You'll make valuable contributions from day one by continuously learning, engaging in diverse sets of experiences, and building relationships across the organization. RISC offers the opportunity for development in many areas including research, analytics, engineering, business intelligence, customer experience, communication, and critical thinking to support investigators, auditors, and operational groups.
The Student Cooperative Program is available for continuous employment throughout the year, while enrolled in school.
We are looking for a high-energy student who is intellectually curious and a critical thinker. A qualified candidate will have strong experience using and interpreting quantitative data, possess great written communication skills, and have experience editing and producing different kinds of data-based content. As a co-op, you will be exposed to a variety of projects and tasks in the Research division. Although the duties and responsibilities associated with this position could vary based upon the agency's needs, you may be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Create data dashboards using tools such as PowerBI and other platforms;
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, applying tools and techniques to identify and predict trends and produce insights;
• Communicate with peers and management, verbally and in writing, the status of projects, support requests, and other tasks, as assigned;
• Contribute to the research and writing of white papers and workpapers;
• Assist in the planning and day-of execution for both internal and public events, such as workshops and roundtables.

RISC supports the agency with a wide range of investigative and audit analysis covering areas such as mail operations, logistics, retail, narcotics, mail theft, healthcare, financial, and contracting program areas. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to gain experience at a federal level, while continuing their studies and gaining practical knowledge and skills. You will be assigned a mentor who will help guide you throughout your work. If you are a student who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, a fast learner, and passionate about learning new technical, business, and people skills, then this job is right for you.
Students can expect a work-school balance with the possibility of working 10-30 hours per week while in school and up to 40 hours per week when school is not in session.
Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 06/15/2026 will be considered.
The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.
This position is being advertised at the Administrative Band level. The base salary range for this position is $16.73 - $20.15/hour. Locality Pay is authorized.
Sophomore $22.41 per hour includes locality pay
Junior/Senior $23.81 per hour includes locality pay
Graduate or Law Student $26.99 per hour includes locality pay
Student Cooperatives are not eligible for USPS OIG Employee Benefits.
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance
• Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet ALL of the minimum requirements.

• Students must be currently enrolled full or half-time in an accredited college or university program, classified or academically ranked by semester hours as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student graduating no sooner than May 2027. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT STATING CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS, GPA AND IN GOOD STANDING)

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• Must be in academic good standing as defined by the college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale

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• Must be able to report to work year-round in the USPS OIG Arlington, VA, office a minimum of 10 hours per week (Monday-Friday) during core business hours.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of creating visualizations or analytical models using Power BI, ArcGIS, other business intelligence software, whether in work, school, or another environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Well-developed data analysis skills and knowledge of quantitative research methods.
• Proven ability to communicate research findings through visual, audio, and/or video web content.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations.
• Strong writing skills and experience in drafting and editing a variety of written products, such as research papers, short reports, workpapers, and summaries.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
• Experience editing and proofreading, including ensuring adherence to a style guide.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

EVALUATION FACTORS
Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the evaluation factors in your resume.

• Possess skills or training in the creation of data dashboards.
• Experience producing a variety of content to communicate findings, including written and visual products.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, including trends and projections, and use qualitative/quantitative research tools to generate insights.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with teams.

Education
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation.
Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
Additional information
Student Cooperatives are not eligible for USPS OIG Employee Benefits.
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case by case basis.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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