Implementation Intern (Summer 2024)
Overview
Congratulations on exploring your career opportunities with FAST and taking the first step to becoming a FASTie! A FASTie? Yes, a FASTie.
FAST-ie \’faeste\ noun
1. an energetic, intelligent, enthusiastic person who works at Fast Enterprises. 2. a person dedicated to modernizing government technology to better serve the general public. 3. someone who is open to adventure and wants to experience new places around the world. 4. someone who enjoys collaboration with clients and camaraderie with teammates while solving business and technology problems.
If the description below speaks to you, take 5 minutes (seriously, only 5 minutes) to apply!
FAST Introduction
Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998, we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of GenTax®. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Unemployment Insurance, and Child Support Engagement agencies.
Your FAST internship will have a meaningful and lasting social impact.
Much of the work at FAST happens on our client sites as part of our product implementations. Individuals who understand the technical aspects of system implementation as well as the business needs of our clients fill these positions. Interns participate in the full project lifecycle, from requirements-gathering through production support. Implementation Interns should have strong technical and communication skills, enabling them to interact with clients and detail system functionality. All candidates should be flexible in regard to work location and comfortable working on site with clients.
Responsibilities
- Consult with agencies to understand their business needs and how to implement the FAST software to best serve their customers.
- Demonstrate confidence while clearly delivering information at both a high level and a technical level when applicable.
- Work with your team to problem-solve and respond quickly to changing project requirements and customer needs.
- Identify and investigate complex issues to make decisions and develop solutions.
- Configure client-specific functionality to meet each agency’s unique requirements that go beyond our out-of-the-box functionality. This configuration is performed using FAST tools within the software’s user interface, as well as either VB.Net or C#.
- Create and modify SQL queries to efficiently retrieve data from a relational database.
- Implement new features and navigate them through testing and deployment.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies along with all relevant laws when exposed to protected client information.
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate student in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering (students from all areas of study with technical training or experience will be considered)
- Experience in a .NET or similar development environment
- Exposure to SQL in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or a similar database management system
- Openness to relocating for the summer to a project location throughout the US with relocation assistance
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are critical—charismatic people person with the ability to talk to anyone and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
- Strong sense of personal ownership and pride in your work
- Ability to work independently, as well as contribute significantly in coordination with a team
- Enthusiasm to take on challenges, be curious, grow, and learn from others
FAST Benefits
- Intern Advisor is assigned to provide mentorship during the internship.
- Team-building activities are offered throughout the summer.
- Connect with other interns at FAST Academy to learn more about the company, network with FASTies, and share on-site experiences.
- Work where you live; live where you work! Relocation provides the opportunity to explore new communities and cultures. You are not moving on your own—the FAST Relocation Team coordinates and assists with housing for your summer internship.
- Make a difference by driving meaningful and positive change in government agencies.
Want More Information?
FAST is an equal opportunity employer.
Voluntary Self-Identification Information is requested for U.S. applicants during the application process.
Wage to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant.