Position Summary: The intern, under the supervision and guidance of the Office of the Commissioner of Probation, will work on a variety of assignments that will involve the administration and development of the Massachusetts Probation Services, specifically within the Information Services Division (ISD), and the Digital Forensics Unit (DFU). The intern should be able to provide a broad range of skilled administrative and technical support.

Duties:

Intern’s daily duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist in collaboration efforts among MPS stakeholders to procure digital forensic capabilities; with the creation of a Digital Forensics Unit
• Reviews new search technology, assesses value and potential benefits for the field and MPS clients;
• Assist in reviewing documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness;
• Support in the management of project schedules and deliverables;
• Work alongside DFU’s Statewide Manager and Analysts;
• Work alongside ISD’s Project Managers and Operations Coordinator on several ongoing projects;
• Promotes an atmosphere that encourages enthusiasm and user participation in the use of information technology and services;
• Develop an inventory of MPS communications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree (or graduate degree, etc.) from an accredited college or university, concentration in Digital Forensics (preferred)
• Knowledge of computer software, specifically Adobe LiveCycle and Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels, including judges and other officials, and to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.