Summer 2026 Intern, Application Design & Development - R&S
About the Team & Role
The Application Design and Development (ADD) section in the division of Research and Statistics (R&S) is an enthusiastic team of UX designers and software engineers that design, develop and support solutions that enable the economic research, analysis, and policy work of the Federal Reserve Board.
The team is looking for an intern to work with our group of SharePoint Developers, UX Designers, and Product Managers to help develop simple and complex applications that support collaborative document management and communications practices. You will work on a cross-functional team and have an opportunity to learn the agile methodology, as well as best practices for developing on low-code/no-code platforms like SharePoint Online. You will also interact with stakeholders to gather business needs and translate those needs into application requirements.
About You (Background/Qualifications/Skills)
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Information Science/Technology, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Development, Computer Systems, Data Science/Analytics, or a related field, graduating Aug '26 or later.
- Proficiency with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and/or React JS required.
- Experience building SharePoint sites and/or simple workflow applications highly desired.
- Exposure to Azure, PowerApps, PowerAutomate, Web Services, Graph API and REST API are highly desired.
- Exposure to user experience design principles and research a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital.
- Must be able to work in a team and be open to coaching and feedback from more senior team members
- Good communication skills; both oral and written are needed so you can connect with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and understand the problems that need to be solved.
- A basic understanding of the agile methodology is helpful; you are aware of some of the agile ceremonies, but you may not have had an opportunity to practice them yet.
Please upload a copy of your resume & an unofficial transcript prior to submitting your application.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Applicant must be a current student, graduating from their program August 2026 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.
- Available for 40-hrs/week, for 10-12 weeks during summer 2026, with daily on-site presence at our offices in Downtown Washington, D.C.
Intern Benefits
- Access to LinkedIn Learning & a robust experiential learning curriculum
- Professional development & networking opportunities
- Dining options on-site
- On-site fitness center
- Public transit benefits