Mainframe Summer Intern

TEMPORARY POSITION
Summer Internship Position will begin June 1, 2026 and end August 7, 2026 (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: 
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. 

**Candidates are highly encouraged to officially apply through the company's application system at:

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00055474

We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.  Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

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ABOUT THE Division

General description

We’re looking for a summer intern with a strong desire to learn from our Mainframe Technical Support team in Information Technology division. This team performs several different and unique functions, from assisting others with technical issues, supporting the mainframe application change control product, to creating reports and making them ready for presentation. Tasks include reviewing performance reports, providing mainframe change management support, compiling monthly reports, researching, and preparing for comprehensive quarterly reports, while gaining technical knowledge and skillsets. This position is part of a team of those who are collaborative, supportive, knowledgeable, dedicated to their craft and desiring to share their knowledge. You would be ideal for this position if you are willing to work hard, think logically, and are creative in developing solutions. You should already have a basic knowledge of mainframe skills, are a self-starter, detail oriented, can focus on the task at hand, manage your time for several number one projects, and work well with a team.


 

Work Hours

Works hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40-hour week, Monday – Friday. Occasionally work overtime and/or additional hours based on business peaks. Hours may change based on business need.

Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e.  report to office 1 day/month, 3days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited four-year college or university, or a recent graduate within one year, with a major in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Knowledge of mainframes, including languages, such as COBOL, Natural, REXX, etc. and/or JCL

In this role you will:

• Assists with the development of Mainframe Reporting that includes study findings, recommendations and instructions for proposed system implementations.
• Assists in formulating logical descriptions of problems, and devising and implementing optimum solutions.  
• Provides supports on activities for mainframe related assignments, communicating with management and other team members in a timely and effective manner.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.