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Multiple Job Openings in Washington DC PAKPAC would like to share with its readers multiple job openings in Washington DC requiring special skills which includes Pakistani-American heritage. These openings are primarily for recent graduates or college students, however there are many positions requiring relevant experience. Please Apply directly to these positions. Click on following job posting for further details Federal Bureau of Investigations – FBI Virtual Career Fair at US Intelligence Community Critical Languages Research Analyst Program Fall Internships at Sate Department White House Summer Internship If you have any particular questions about these positions than please contact ed@pakpac.net or 202-558-6404 Federal Bureau of Investigations – FBI Intelligence Analyst (apply online) 1. Click HERE to check for the Intelligence Analyst posting on www.FBIJobs.gov.  Note: As of 1/22/2010 there are postings 4 IA positions, but in the next two weeks there will several more Intelligence Analyst positions open nationwide.  Majority of the individuals receiving the PAKPAC announcement are likely to qualify as Geographic and/or Cultural Subject Matter Experts and should customize their resumes to reflect that this subject matter expertise will help them in contributing to “Counterterrorism” Intelligence efforts. 2. After submitting their application online, email Tahir.Hafeez@ic.fbi.gov including the position applied to and that they were referred by PAKPAC. Recent Graduates: 1. If the candidate has a GPA above 3.0 AND graduated within the past two years OR will graduate by December 2010 then email their resume directly to Tahir.Hafeez@ic.fbi.gov for consideration.  Please put “Intelligence Analyst re: PAKPAC” in the subject line. Contract Linguistic: You must currently be a US Citizen; Linguists are flexible to work part time (rough minimum of 20 hours a week) and can work from any FBI office location.  There is no requirement that one has previous translation experience.  Below are directions to apply for the Linguist positions with the FBI. To apply as a Contract Linguist: 1. Click HERE and apply online for the contract linguist position(more openings will be posted shortly). 2. Email Tahir.Hafeez@ic.fbi.gov with subject “Contract Linguist re: PAKPAC” To submit resume for full time linguist positions: 1. http://www.fbijobs.gov/events/ 2. Select “Linguists, Nationwide” on the drop down menu directly under the large banner 3. Select “Professional Staff” and/or “Special Agent” 4. Click “Submit Your Information” 5. Upload Resume and complete questionnaire Virtual Career Fair at US Intelligence Community: The United States Intelligence Community (IC), an integrated network of nine agencies that work together to protect our Nation’s security, is seeking a culturally diverse, technically savvy workforce for exciting careers in a number of fields. Join us at the IC Virtual Career Fair on Tuesday, March 16, to explore career opportunities, chat with recruiters, and apply for job openings - all from the comfort of your computer! Participating intelligence agencies include: National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Department of Homeland Security, Navy Intelligence, National Reconnaissance Office, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Additional details on the IC can be found at www.intelligence.gov. Available career opportunities (US citizenship is required for all positions) Cybersecurity/Information / Assurance• Engineering and Physical Science• Foreign Languages*• Information Technology• Intelligence Analysis• Law Enforcement• Many others• Note: Not all opportunities are available at all agencies. * Proficiency in one of the following languages is highly desirable - Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Mandarin, Pashto, Somali, or Urdu. Registration begins January 12, 2010. For more information and to register: visit www.ICVirtualFair.com Critical Languages Research Analyst Program The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has several unclassified open source analysis units in the Washington, DC area to conduct research related to national security issues and is looking for undergraduate and graduate student summer research analysts who can conduct native language research on the internet, apply social science research methods to identify social and political trends, and critically analyze and present information.  Students majoring in the following areas are encouraged to apply:  Middle Eastern Studies, Persian Studies, South Asian Studies, Asian Studies, African Studies, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, Economics, Political Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Sociology, Demography, Defense Studies, Social Psychology, Public Policy, History, Political Islam, Nuclear Engineering/Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Political Geography, Library Science, Geographic Information Systems and other science and technology fields. QUALIFICATIONS: Fluency in spoken Arabic (Yemeni dialect), Dari, Farsi, Indonesian, Pashtu, Somali, Turkish or Urdu required.  Advanced listening comprehension required.  Ability to read target language strongly preferred. Excellent research and oral and written communication skills Excellent analytic/critical thinking skills Advanced internet proficiency Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close team environment Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment Strong academic background (3.0) Completion of at least sophomore year of college by the beginning of summer 2010 U.S. citizenship required* *The work performed will involve unclassified research only so there will not be a full security clearance process conducted.  However, each selected individual will undergo some security processing.  Final selection for the program is contingent upon the successful completion of the security vetting process.  The security vetting process will not equate to eligibility for access to classified information and only allows participation in the Critical Languages Summer Research Analyst Program.  COMPENSATION:                 This will be a paid position for a 40 hour week for a maximum of 10 weeks.  The hourly rate will be commensurate with education and experience.  There are no benefits other than free parking.  Work location is not easily accessible by public transportation APPLICATION PROCESS: Email cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your qualifications to Doris.B.Johnson@ugov.gov.  Attach your resume, a writing sample in English (maximum of 5 pages), and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for two academic references, one of whom must be able to verify your language skills.  Please also provide a student copy of your transcript – a download from your institution’s website is acceptable for initial consideration.  Application deadline is February 19, 2010. Fall Internships at Sate Department: PAKPAC is pleased to inform you that State Department is now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 Student Internship Program. Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 04, 2010. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a student in good academic standing in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. White House Summer Internship  White House is seeking applications from college students for summer internship.  The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The Summer 2010 White House Internship application has been posted! See “Apply Here” for more details. All applicants must submit a completed application packet ON or BEFORE February 7, 2010. High Schools students may apply for DC Scholars program For more information  www.whitehouse.gov/internships or email:  intern_application@whitehouse