Junior OSS Analyst & Software Developer - In Person OJT
A member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Logistics team supports CISAs efforts to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the Nation’s cyber and physical infrastructure. Students will learn the centralized logistics programs that support a diverse mission and workforce that spans the entire nation.
This role is located the in Arlington/Ballston/NCR. You will produce opportunities for enhanced illumination around vendor owned and open source software with the goal of reducing software exposure risk across the federal government and critical infrastructure. The candidate would be responsible for conducting research and analysis on open source and commercial software solutions that could be leveraged for expanding software transparency and illuminating software vendor companies. The work will be critical for defining how CISA helps federal departments and agencies characterize the risk of operational software or risk of acquiring particular software.
Participant must be in the NORVA / NCR area. Secret clearance required. Minimum of 1 year experience in fields related to open source software or software development with keen attention to detail. Can communicate orally and in writing and be customer service oriented with good problem solving skills. Should be familiar with knowledge management tools such as SNOW, Office 365, and SharePoint. Candidate must have a basic understanding of cybersecurity essentials and understand Information Security Principles. Desired: Capture system requirements needs and evaluate Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) based on requirements. Be able to articulate met needs and deficiencies in a knowledge management system. Technically write, edit, and review for leadership assessment.
TO APPLY: Tailor a resume outlining the requirements and role description. Title the email "OSS Analyst / Software Dev Skillbridge Opportunity." Address the email to Brian.Paap@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Include your separation date in the body of the email.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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