Summer 2027 Intern

About the Division And Section/Team

The Application Design and Development (ADD) section in the division of Research and Statistics (R&S) designs, develops, and supports solutions for economic research, analysis, and policy work.

About The Role

ADD seeks an intern to assist SharePoint Developers, UX Designers, and Product Managers in developing applications for collaborative document management and communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop SharePoint Online solutions using out-of-the-box tools and custom coding.
• Utilize front-end and back-end programming languages and frameworks including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React JS, SPFx, Handlebars, PowerShell, Bootstrap, and Fluent UI.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools like Claude Code to accelerate development and generate reusable SharePoint components.
• Design and build SharePoint Online collaboration sites replicating and improving upon existing Drupal functionality.
• Write high-quality, simple, clear, and testable code that meets customer needs.
• Work on a cross-functional team and learn the agile methodology.
• Interact with stakeholders to gather business needs and translate them into application requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and/or React JS.
• Experience building SharePoint sites and/or simple workflow applications.
• Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code or similar).
• Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries such as TypeScript, SPFx, Bootstrap, Fluent UI, or Handlebars.
• Experience with GitLab or Git for code versioning and version control.
• Resume.
• Undergraduate Unofficial Transcripts.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Team player open to coaching and feedback.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) to interact with stakeholders and translate business problems into technical solutions.

Helpful But Not Required

• Basic understanding of agile methodology and familiarity with agile ceremonies.
• Exposure to Azure, PowerApps, PowerAutomate, Web Services, Graph API, and REST API.

Internship Details

• Location: Washington, D.C. (onsite presence required).
• Employment: U.S. citizens only.
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Graduating from program August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.
• Pay: Paid position with salaries commensurate with credit hours ($26.68 - $28.36).
• Format: Internships may be in-person, remote, or hybrid.
• Guidance: Assigned a supervisor or mentor, with regular check-in meetings.
• Development: Access to training programs and events.