CAO Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Intern, Spring

Summary

This paid internship is located with the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Business Unit, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House), serving as an Intern and is appointed on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 120 days.

Duties

Job Summary: The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 700 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel. This paid internship* is located with the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Business Unit. BC/DR provides contingency planning and operations support, as well as improvements and enhancements to technical infrastructure, systems, information security, emergency communications, and business continuity capabilities of the US House of Representatives. This internship reports to the Director, Continuity Operations and provides support to subject matter experts throughout the BC/DR Business Unit. BC/DR is looking for an energetic and results-driven candidate to support a variety of initiatives across the BC/DR Business Unit. This opportunity is ideal for a graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Information Systems Technology who is eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, accountability, and have solid problem-solving mindset. The spring intern will provide a structured educational opportunity through direct exposure to the technical and operational functions of BC/DR. The role will support projects related to systems integration, process improvement, and technical documentation. Responsibilities may include assisting with system assessments, supporting technical initiatives, analyzing operational data, participating in cross-functional meetings, and contributing to reports and briefings. The intern will have the opportunity to gain real-life experience aligned with their degree, certification goals, or professional development interests. Through mentorship, hands-on project work, and collaboration with engineering and information systems professionals, the Intern will develop practical skills in systems analysis, technical problem-solving, and operational support. This position is designed to provide meaningful work experience while cultivating the next generation of technical professionals who are adaptable, solution-oriented, and committed to excellence. The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities. This position may have access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII). * paid at an annual rate of $36,834 not to exceed 120 days ** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Provides administrative or operational support on various projects and activities. Provides and projects a positive customer-focused, professional image in all interactions. Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned. Supports data normalization and support project integration for IT tools and resources. Provides engineering support by assisting with design analysis, testing and documentation of electrical systems and components. Supports the development and update of internal policies and procedures across BC/DR programs. Performs other official duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

How to apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Required documents

Resume