SharePoint Developer/Architect Student Volunteer

Program Overview

Are you studying computer science, computer design, or a similar field? You’re invited to apply to volunteer with the Office of Security, Intel, and Information Management (SIIM) at the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)! We are looking for a creative, driven, and organized student volunteer to be our Computer Science/Developer/SharePoint Architect and develop procedures, methodologies, and streamline workflows using the 365 Suite of Products (SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps); improve the efficiency and effectiveness of developing priority-based requirements and related objectives within the Information Management Division’s (IMD), Information Coordination and Reporting Branch (ICR). Apply to become a student volunteer with ASPR for the opportunity to gain real-world experience using your skills!

The strength of our nation's public health and medical infrastructure and the capabilities necessary to quickly mobilize a coordinated national response to disasters and emergencies are vital to our national security. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) leads the nation's medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and public health emergencies. ASPR collaborates with hospitals, healthcare coalitions, biotech firms, community members, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and other partners across the country to improve readiness and response capabilities.

This student volunteer position is with the Office of Incident Command and Control (ICC), Office of Security, Intel, and Information Management (SIIM) in the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

This position offers the flexibility to be 100% remote or to telework. The on-site location of this position will be at Constitution Center (400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024), directly above one of the entrances to the L'Enfant Plaza metro stop.

Student Volunteer Position Description

As a SharePoint Developer/Architect Student Volunteer, some of your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support ICR Brach’s process improvement initiative through the development of and implementing automation
• Analyze and recommend efficiencies of ICR Branch’s core business processes
• Assist with projects within ICR Branch, with responsibility involving the planning, scoping, development, and design of ongoing and new projects
• Develop system improvement using Microsoft Power Apps and SharePoint
  

Qualifications

• Programming languages such as Python, JAVA, VBA, etc.
• Experience developing websites and/or SharePoint Sites, and the capability to streamline processes via automation tools such as MS Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.
• Knowledge of project management structure and standard workflow
• Basic or limited knowledge of public health and/or emergency response management
• Knowledge of elements of good writing and effective communication habits
  

Start Date and Duration

This position will begin in May/Early June 2023 for a duration of no more than six months. Starting dates will vary. The number of hours per week for this position will be determined jointly by the volunteer and the program management.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume to the ASPR Talent Acquisition Team at  asprtalentacquisition@hhs.gov. Applications due March 22, 2023.