Office of International Affairs Junior Fellowship Opportunities The Office of International Affairs (IA) seeks to attract outstanding individuals to work on policy research and special projects in a fast-paced and challenging environment that advances the International Affairs mission, which is to protect and support U.S. economic prosperity by strengthening the external environment for U.S. growth, preventing and mitigating global financial instability, and managing key global challenges. About the Program The Junior Fellowship program is a selective program that authorizes non-permanent appointments for a period of two years to outstanding individuals who have recently completed undergraduate degrees in economics, public policy, finance, international relations, or law. Junior Fellows will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and professional recommendations. Junior Fellows typically perform a specific research project (or projects) that include, but are not limited to: analytical studies leading to publication of mandated reports, analysis of international economic and financial developments, development of specific policy proposals, and briefing documents for international policy coordination activities through bilateral fora and multilateral venues like the Financial Stability Board. Junior Fellows also perform a variety of program support functions throughout their assigned office that may include, but is not limited to: assisting Office Directors and Deputies in managing their work programs, assisting in preparation of travel and related briefing materials, support for IAwide activities, meetings and conferences, cross-country or regional analysis, monitoring and analyzing news updates for policy implications, records management, and other duties as assigned. Junior Fellows may be selected for a position in any of the IA offices, which include areas of regional focus as well as functional missions: development, international monetary and financial policy, environment and energy, trade and investment, or investment security. Positions may be filled with excepted hiring authorities. Appointments will be for 2 years. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and two recommendations attesting to academic qualifications and career potential by February 20, 2015. Candidates will be evaluated from the end of December 2014 to February 2015 to start in the Summer 2015 (or at a mutually agreed alternative time). Applications should be sent to [email protected]. In the email, the candidate should state the (A) desired start date; (B) whether they hold U.S. citizenship and, if not a U.S. citizen, whether they are a green card holder and/or actively seeking citizenship; and (C) veterans’ preference, if applicable. Candidates passing a first round of screening will be asked to respond to two short essay questions during a fixed time period. Additional information and instructions will be provided in advance. The Treasury Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.