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**About ETS:** ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL , TOEIC , GRE and Praxis tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide. Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide. Join ETS on an impactful journey through our newly launched, business-focused MBA Internship Program. The ETS Executive Office in Washington DC is seeking MBA interns to participate in multiple projects in different areas: external engagement, government relations, AI partnerships. The projects require strategic thinking and landscape review to identify opportunities for growth across multiple sectors across ETS. As part of this internship, successful candidates will work directly with the Office of the CEO, taking on high-priority projects that involve collaboration across the enterprise. Interns will also have unique opportunities to engage with ETS's Executive Committee, including the CEO. **Intern Responsibilities:** The objectives are to review the current landscape in which ETS plays across multiple areas - + External engagement with coalitions and association + Government relations across federal, state and local and potential AI partnerships - to understand how ETS can establish and increase its leadership position within these markets and opportunities. **Program Details:** This paid, hybrid internship is expected to begin early June 2026 and will span 8 weeks. Interns must be able to work from one of our U.S.-based offices in Washington, DC. Embark on a career-defining internship that connects you with our leadership team, enhances your strategic skills, and offers invaluable exposure to the operations of ETS. + Currently enrolled in an accredited MBA program. + 2+ years of professional work experience. + Proficient in MS Office business applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.). + Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with an ability to manage conflicting deadlines. + Critical analysis capabilities, adept at processing high volumes of information and adapting to changing demands while prioritizing effectively. + Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results. + Effective presentation skills; strong analytical and evaluation skillset; ability to process ambiguous data and synthesize value metrics; comfort with uncertainty. **ETS is mission driven and action oriented** + We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning. + We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth! + As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you! + The base salary range advertised represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base pay is only one aspect of the Total Rewards Package that will be offered to the successful candidate. **ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.**

USAC's target compensation rate for a new hire into this position is $19.00 USD per hour. All intern positions are eligible for USAC Commuter Benefits, training opportunities, and free access to an on-site gym facility. Why Intern Here? Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America's current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected. Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Additional information on USF programs can be found at: *************************** A Multicultural Team We have actively built an organization that doesn't just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives. Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution. USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We've worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused. USAC administers the $10 billion Universal Service Fund, which the FCC created to address serious gaps in needed coverage. We deliver funds through four programs (Schools & Libraries, Lifeline, Rural Healthcare and High Cost), to people and places who need it most - rural, hard-to-reach communities, low income households and schools and libraries who need access to facilitate learning. We are passionate about our universal service mission, and we are in the midst of transforming our organization to better support its realization. If you are interested in working in a creative and fast-paced environment, our USAC Internship program may be of interest to you. We are looking for people who are self-starters, enjoys collaborating with teammates, yet able to work independently to get the job done. The Audit and Assurance Team preserves the integrity of the Universal Service Fund by conducting objective audits, performing quality assessments and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of USAC operations. The AAD Team is comprised of four core operational business units: The USF Compliance Audit Program known as Beneficiary and Contributor Audit Program (BCAP), Payment Quality Assurance (PQA), Strategic Audit known as Supply Chain Audit Program (SCAP), and Project Management Office (PMO). The AAD Intern will understand the audit and assurance division, learn professional standards, how to complete workpapers, assist with the BCAP Plan, and determine and develop an onboarding manual. The Intern will participate in USAC sponsored activities, training opportunities and networking events. Your Role Plans and Aligns: Learn Professional Standards and How to Complete a Workpaper: a. Read GAGAS and department workpaper standards. b. Review workpapers from a sample of preparers to determine if the workpapers met the department standards. Document elements missing. Read the documentation to see if you can understand as an outside reader what was performed and re-perform the work to see if you came to the same result as explained in the procedure and conclusion. c. Complete your own workpapers (at least 4) and respond to notes received from your manager. Complete the work within the allotted time for the procedure. This section can be expanded to include: d. Plan for an audit: Perform the planning sections and what steps you as an auditor should perform to prep for a new audit. e. Learn a program: Which program can be determined based on what audit would be available to work. f. Team Dynamics: Determine how to function as part of a team working on an audit. How to provide updates/work with green reviewers, blue reviewers, and fellow preparers to meet overall team milestones/objectives. g. Reporting: what to do if you think you have an exception. When to communicate it. Next steps. h. Wrap up an audit: Determine what steps you should perform to wrap up an audit. 3. Customer Focus: Develop an onboarding manual to be used across the AAD department. a. Determine the same items that are consistent within all areas and create a manual that can be consistent across the department. Allow a section for the individual team (BCAP or PQA) to insert their own section. 4. Plans and Aligns: Assist in the BCAP Plan 2023 development. a. Prepare excel files for data analytics (i.e., extract data from OpenData, filter information and ensure completeness and accuracy of population) b. Propose sample selections based on risk factors (i.e., apply randomizer and high-dollar selection techniques). c. Summarize sample results and present them in word document (executive summary) and PowerPoint presentation. d. Assist in the resource analysis to determine hours available. 5. Learn Regulations and how they impact the work we do: Read through Lifeline regulations and orders to see how the regulations get updated. Determine the impact on our audit program. Make sure we have all necessary updates for 2024 plan year. a. Assist in the updates to the audit procedures for BCAP 2024 plan. Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with excellent written and verbal communications Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a general understanding of data analysis techniques Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team as well as acting autonomously as appropriate About You You are passionate about our mission to help Americans gain access to essential communications technology You are a problem solver with great attention to detail, can work with little supervision, multi-task, and learn quickly You have some exposure and experience with the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) You are a quick study, love brainstorming new ideas, and are eager to find solutions You are agile at working across other departments Current student in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Students pursuing Accounting Degree encouraged to apply Eligibility You must be at least 18 years old to apply. You must be a rising junior or senior student attending an accredited college or university, or a first-year post-graduate within the first year of your program. Nontraditional students may apply. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to remain eligible for the program. Interns must work for a minimum of 16 hours per week (and no more than 19 hours a week) in the USAC office in Washington, DC. Sponsorship for the USAC Career Path internship program is not available for foreign nationals. USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. All offers of employment and internships with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check. USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.