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Introduction

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides support to state agencies, the Executive Office of the Governor, the Governor’s coordinating offices, and a variety of independent agencies within the Executive Branch.

Striving to provide the highest level of customer service to its internal and external customers, DoIT supports Maryland’s agencies and commissions through its leadership and strategic direction for Information Technology and Telecommunications, establishing a long range, target technology architecture, encouraging cross agency collaboration and advocating best practices for operations and project management.

Main Purpose

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is looking to hire an intern who is interested in working with the Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative Affairs conducting research, drafting legislative proposals, assisting with legislatively mandated commissions and committees and helping with researching and writing legislative reports.

This may include working with executive leadership in crafting legislation by conducting research and helping with drafting legislative language. This position will work with employees and contractors to help respond to legislatively mandated reports including conducting research, proofreading content and writing language for reports.

The applicant would work with DoIT employees and contractors who have a need for policy research or writing. As a Legislative Affairs intern, you will also be responsible for assisting DoIT staff in the administrative and research efforts related to staffing the committees and commissions run by DoIT. All projects and content will be in alignment with the Department’s overall legislative strategy.

Position Duties

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Conduct research, data analysis and data entry to assist with problem solving.
Ability to work collaboratively with the office staff, key individuals and/or organizations/agencies on legislative-related issues;
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and competing tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Work independently, as well as part of a team to establish deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be at least a Junior or Senior in college. Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Communications, or a related field.

Must have a GPA of 3.0.

Transcript and Resume must be provided when applying.

Maryland Department of Information Technology

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