Title: Virginia Tax Technology Interns

State Role Title: Computer Occupations All Other

Hiring Range: $25 per hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Office of Technology is seeking students to bring their knowledge, creative thinking, and skills to the agency to solve real world business challenges and grow their skillsets while gaining hands-on experience in the technology field.

At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. 

What we do matters. So do you.

Students interested in working, learning and growing in the areas of Application Development, Database Support, .NET Development, Security Operations, Scrum and project management, as well as other technology related fields, are encouraged to apply to this internship and learn from established professionals in the field. If you have problem-solving skills, the ability to recommend solutions, good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work autonomously, we want you to work with us!

Internship Program Goals:
• Gain experience in area of interest within the Office of Technology
• Gain understanding and real-world experience by participating in team meetings and collaborative projects

Internship Structure:
• Orientation
• Mentorship and training
• Special projects
• Immersion in day to day, real world experience with trained professionals

Mentorship:
• Assigned mentors who are experts in respective fields
• Open communication and regular check-ins between interns and mentors
• Mentors will train interns on relevant tools, technologies, and best practices

Examples of technology intern opportunities… 

Application Development Interns will have the opportunity to learn and practice cutting edge programming skills, such as Angular, REST API, Java, Oracle SQL and etc. They will also participate in system design with Application Architects and will learn and practice system testing for the application. There is also opportunity to gain experience with .NET development and software development life cycle practices and developer testing.



Database Support Interns will have the opportunity to learn and practice supporting Oracle Database Administration, work with Data Guard, GoldenGate, and Migrations, and gain experience with data platforms and database frameworks including AWS cloud.


Security Operations Interns will gain experience with monitoring security events and alerts from Splunk (SIEM), IDS/IPS, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and other security tools as well as gain experience investigating suspicious activity to determine the root cause and potential threats.



Scrum and Project Management Interns will assist with and participate in tracking and communicating IT project progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and IT management. The intern will also assist with and participate in Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning and assist with and participate in gathering business requirements and system testing when needed.

If your area of technological expertise is not listed here, please consider applying as we likely have opportunities in areas that match your background and area of interest. We will take your knowledge, skills and abilities into account and try our best to find a valuable internship experience for you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor or master program in the field of information technology
• Has basic knowledge and a desire to grow in the technology field
• Team player, self-starter and passion for programming
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organization skills and attention to detail

Additional Considerations

All education, work history and experiences will be taken into account during intern selection process.

Special Instructions

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All Virginia Department of Taxation employees must be current with filing their Virginia state tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3608.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov