The Governor's Office of Information Technology is seeking interns!

Internship Overview

The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the policy, strategy and major IT initiative hub for the State of Colorado.  Interns working in this environment will gain first-hand experience in state government operations and IT policy, as well as be exposed to senior agency management from both the business and IT arenas. Internships in the Office of Information Technology are unpaid; however, the candidates selected will have exposure to Executive Branch appointees, State Legislators, and other government officials. Interns will also have the opportunity to accompany the OIT management team at strategy, legislative development, vendor, project oversight, and concept development meetings.  An OIT internship would be well suited for a person with a career interest in IT Management, Public Policy, or Business Analysis in either the public or private sector. Selected interns will see first hand how IT works in state government and how a major change in organizational direction is achieved.

Interns will be involved in various aspects of the day-to-day operations of the office. This will include:

• Planning and execution of meetings and conferences.
• Researching, summarizing, and analyzing State and Federal policies, rules, regulations, and legislation related to information technology and systems. 
• Drafting presentations and informational documents.
• Documenting, collecting, and analyzing data in either databases or by other electronic means.
• Tracking legislation, emerging market trends, and media coverage that affect OIT and statewide IT initiatives.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be full or part-time college or university students.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing with an accredited university and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Candidates must pass a rigorous criminal background search.
• Dress code is business professional.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours/week during business hours M-F 8am-5pm.

Click on the links below to view the application and detailed position descriptions.

Position # 1- Identity Management Internship

Position filled for Spring 2008

Position #2- OIT Internship

The Governor's Office of Cyber Security is also seeking interns,
for more information click here.