Introductions

This summer I’m working as a Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Intern in the Bureau of Economic Analysis. SCEP is a competitive federal program which provides work experience directly related to students’ academic programs and career goals.

In this role, it is my responsibility to help all BEA offices find a way to do their work more efficiently. Each of the offices has a list of processes that require significant improvement in order to be effective. My first analysis targeted the Separation Clearance Process. This procedure was requested by the BEA and directly pertains to ending Bureau or Federal service. My second project focused on the dudget compiling process that is used by the Budget Group. Project 72, the next assignment., was requested by the BEA Director and pertains to how the budget is executed over time. The fourth analysis involved the training process, which is needed by the Human Capital Group to detail how an employee’s human capital training is compensated.

I still have several other processes on my agenda for future mapping. The remaining processes that I have to review include travel request forms, maintenance request forms as requested by the Office of CIO, a desk guide needed by ASD, and building maintenance requests needed by the Physical Environment Group. The Physical Environment Group also needs details on how materials are transported from their warehouse to the BEA facility. Even though I am an intern within the Administrative Services Division, I get the opportunity to meet with various other stakeholders throughout the day while conducting my work activities.