Jr. eDiscovery Technician Student Trainee (Volunteer)

The eDiscovery Branch is responsible for managing electronically stored information (ESI) across the full records lifecycle in support of the FAAs legal congressional and public records obligations. Our work ensures that when the agency is required to produce information whether for litigation a congressional inquiry or a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that information is located processed and delivered accurately on time and in a legally defensible format.
The branch oversees data collection processing document review support platform administration compliance monitoring and user training. These functions sit at the intersection of information technology law and records management making the work both technically demanding and organizationally significant. The records we handle directly influence how the FAA is perceived by oversight bodies the public and the courts. Delays errors or gaps in production can expose the agency to reputational harm increased congressional scrutiny or legal consequences which is why precision and reliability are central to everything we do.
As a part-time staff member you will contribute to real mission-critical work alongside experienced professionals in IT compliance and program management.

The Student Trainee will

• Assisting with data intake tracking and documentation for active cases
• Supporting quality control reviews of processed document sets
• Updating and maintaining case tracking logs and status reports
• Helping prepare materials for user training sessions
• Performing basic platform administration tasks under supervision
• Organizing and formatting deliverables for legal and compliance review

The student will perform selected on the job assignments and receive instruction on agency or departmental goals objectives regulations procedures occupational hazards safety standards inspection techniques and work processes.

Desired Experience/Exposure to the following:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud through coursework or hands-on projects
• Experience with data entry file organization and document management in an academic or work setting
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and SharePoint
• Exposure to data reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Experience drafting or editing professional documents reports or research summaries
• Understanding of metadata file formats and digital records management concepts
• Experience building spreadsheets trackers or simple dashboards to organize and present information
• Strong attention to detail developed through academic research lab work or quality-focused roles
• Coursework or project experience in information technology cybersecurity records management law or a related field

APPOINTMENT: If selected your volunteer role may not exceed a total of 120 days after completing educational requirements. Participation in this program may be terminated at any time.

AGREEMENT: All participants must sign a written Volunteer Service Agreement with their manager that clearly identifies expectations of the appointment such as duties length of appointment work schedule training mentorship etc.

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A background investigation may be required
• Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
• Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school technical or vocational institute junior college college university or other accredited educational institution.
• Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation stipends or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
• Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.

Must be enrolled no less than half-time in an accredited trade school technical or vocational institute junior college college university or other accredited educational institution.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.