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Business Analyst Intern with PharmBlue

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PharmBlue is looking for a Business Analyst Intern to work for them during the summer, from May 15th to August 15th, in Warrendale, PA. The intern will work 40 hours per week and will be paid $17.50 per hour. The Business Analyst Intern will perform research tasks with a view to gather data pertaining to industry, company and customer trends.

Duties for this internship include, but are not limited to:

  • Synthesize data from multiple sources
  • Perform evaluation on new business opportunities and initiatives
  • Present timely, compelling, fact based analyses, reports, and dashboards that explain the business “story” behind the data
  • Identify critical business problems and translate them into structured analyses
  • Document high level requirements using diagrams and structured requirements
  • Write reports and manuals for the benefit of end users
  • Address any data discrepancy issues across all open projects to management

Qualifications:

  • BA, BS or other technical degree
  • MBA or graduate degree student
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multitask
  • High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Students are to send their applications to CConroy@pharmblue.com. Applications must be submitted by Saturday, April 1st. For more information about the internship, click here. For more information about the company PharmBlue, click here.

Internship Opportunity – Spanish fluency National Cyber-Forensics & Training Alliance (NCFTA)

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The National Cyber-Forensics & Training Alliance (NCFTA) are looking for a candidate who is fluent in the Spanish language. As an intern, you will work with a senior analyst on specific research and data collection using various tools and applications as well as proactive research in open sources. You will also engage in collaboration with NCFTA partners and peers and be expected to participate in program meetings.

Required Qualifications 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance
• Major studies in areas of consideration: International Affairs/Politics/Relations; Intelligence/Security Studies; Computer Science; Information Security; Business Intelligence or related fields. Other majors are considered on a case by case basis.
• SPANISH FLUENCY REQUIRED – Excellent Verbal and Writing Communication Skills in the Spanish Language
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

To apply for this internship, please click on the link below.

https://www.myinterfase.com/rmu/Job/Detail/b2wvYUd1dDNiaGRZbjlZcG1TWGt5ZjlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01

WestPACS Career Fair

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The Western PA Collegiate Job and Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 15 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Monroeville Convention Center. This is the largest job fair in the region, with more than 150 employers expected. At least 33 of the employers will be for Computer Science and IT majors.

Students and alumni from WestPACS member schools (RMU included) may pre-register online by 11:59pm on March 13 and attend for free. Otherwise, you may register at the event for a $10 fee. All candidates are required to wear appropriate professional attire.

To pre-register for the event, or if you would like more information, please visit: http://www.westpacs.org/

Below is a list of some of the companies that will be at the event:

Aerotech, Inc.
All Lines Technology
Ariba
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
Callos / Nesco Resource
Compunetix, Inc.
Cook MyoSite, Inc.
Creehan & Company
Distributed Information Technologies
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Keller Williams Real Estate Professionals
KFORCE
Lifesteps
PA Dept. of Corrections
Peace Corps
PA State Police
Robert Half
rue21
US Army
UPMC
US Air Force
WESCO Distribution
Wheeling Hospital
Highmark Health
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
Kurt J. Lesker Company
Management Science Associates, Inc
Smith Micro Software, Inc.
PA Army National Guard
Mylan Inc
PennDOT
True Commerce, a HighJump Company

Information Security Intern with Westinghouse

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Westinghouse Electric is looking for an Information Security Intern. The internship will take place during the summer and will be focused around Cyber Forensics and Information Security. The initial project of the internship would be working in the company’s forensic and investigation area to consolidate systems images for archives. The intern will produce a prototype of a low cost intrusion detection system, using commercial “off the shelf” technology.

Qualifications:

  • Rising junior or senior
  • Line of study should be around Cyber Forensics and Information Security
  • Familiar with Systems and Network Administration
  • Software development background (but not an extensive developer)
  • Coursework completed in Network or Systems Administration

To apply for this internship, please send your resumes to: nolffca@westinghouse.com. The internship will take place in Cranberry Woods, PA. Students must apply by Sunday, April 30th. For more information, click here.

Highmark Health Solutions Presentation – February 16

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Highmark Health Solutions will be giving a presentation in the Wheatley Atrium from 4:00-5:45 PM on Thursday, February 16th.

They are looking to promote internships and full-time positions in Application Development, Project Management, and Business Analysis.

If you arrive at the beginning of the session, you can earn SET credit.  Free pizza will also be available!

Here is the schedule of events:

4:00 – 4:15 PM –  SET Registration and FREE PIZZA

4:20 – 5:45 PM –  Presentation and Q&A Session

Graduate Assistant position for Facilities Management

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The Facilities Department at RMU is looking for two Data Analyst Graduate Assistants to work starting this semester. The Graduate Assistant would assist with measuring the effectiveness of strategic initiatives within Maintenance and Operations. This is a twelve month position for twenty hours a week. The position includes a monthly stipend and a tuition fee waiver.

The Graduate Assistant’s responsibilities will include: collaborating with facility professionals to develop good assessment and planning practices, managing multiple data-sets and projects simultaneously; assisting with design of assessment projects, assisting with implementation of data collection processes; cleaning/managing data files and conducting statistical analyses; proofreading and editing reports for statistical errors and inconsistencies.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate Student currently enrolled in the semester they are working as a Graduate Assistant
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Technical skills: Software applications and Database management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

To apply for this position, contact Michael Yuhas at yuhas@rmu.edu and send him a letter of interest and resume. Accepted applicants can begin work as early as this semester.

IT Post-Graduate Internship/Position with Pittsburgh Steelers

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for Post-Graduate IT Interns/Developers to work for the Steelers Technology Department with hardware, software, and other systems. The position is for a front-end developer for the company’s in-house programs; the position also involves help desk and user support. The intern will work with the company’s application developer on various tasks and also assist with other user technology projects.

The company is looking for students who have graduated or plan to graduate in the near future. The company wants applicants who are comfortable with a networked computer environment, skilled in HTML or CSS, and interested in design.

This internship is Full-Time, Paid, and lasts for a full year. The internship can lead to full-time positions at the NFL.

For more information, or to apply for this position, click one of the following links: Link 1 or Link 2.

DHS 2017 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2017 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative for current undergraduate and graduate college students. This program is a part of the Department’s efforts to build a cybersecurity talent pipeline by working with secondary, post-secondary institutions and other key partners in academia and the private sector. Through the Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative, students are able to learn about the DHS cybersecurity mission by completing hands-on cybersecurity work and building technical experience in key areas such as digital forensics, network diagnostics and incident response.

In the 2017 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative cycle, more than 50 student assignments are available at over 40 local DHS field offices across the country. Participating DHS Components include Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Management Directorate/Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Office of Policy/Cyber, Infrastructure and Resilience Policy, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and United States Coast Guard (USCG).

The Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative application period is open for applications from December 14, 2016 to January 20, 2017 through USAJOBS.

Foreign Service IT Fellowship

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The U.S. Department of State is sponsoring an IT fellowship for students in IT-related majors. There are two different fellowship opportunities: one for undergraduates and one for graduates.

The undergraduate fellowship is available only for sophomores. Accepted applicants will be working for two summer. For one summer, they will work in Washington, D.C. with the Department of State. During the second summer, they will work a Foreign Affairs job at an embassy abroad. The fellowship will also cover $37,500 annually for tuition, room & board, books, fees, and other travel expenses.

The graduate fellowship is available for seniors who have already been accepted into a Master’s or Integrated program. The accepted applicants will do the same jobs in both summers as the undergraduate applicants.

At the end of both the undergraduate and graduate fellowships, the accepted applicants are guaranteed jobs with the U.S. Department of State. Both positions require a five-year commitment after completion of work for the Department of State. Students applying must be currently enrolled in an IT degree.

Students can apply at http://www.twc.edu/FAIT2017

Here is a link to a brochure for the fellowships: fait-fellowship-brochure-final

For more information, contact Dr. Paullet at paullet@rmu.edu

IT/Engineering Intern – Curtiss-Wright EMD

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Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation is looking for an IT/Engineering Intern to work for them staring in January 2017. Curtiss-Wright EMD is a lead supplier of critical function, electro-mechanical products. The company is located in Cheswick, Pennsylvania.

The position will focus on hardware and system administration within a high-end engineering environment. The position will also involve the configuring of Red Hat Linux workstations and clusters, along with engineering SW installation and troubleshooting. The position will also involve hardware roll-outs and upgrades.

Qualifications:

  • G.P.A. of 3.2 or higher
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Must have transportation to company location
  • Can work full time, or at least 24-30 hours per week

The internship is paid, starting at $15.00/hour. Applicants can apply though ColonialTRAK or directly to Cathy Pascarella at cathypascarella@gmail.com. Applications must be submitted by Saturday, December 17th.