Contract & Procurement Data & Finance Intern

Supporting contract administration and procurement activities, including tracking solicitation and contract processes through award; Maintaining and updating contract databases, logs, and tracking tools to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information; Assisting with development and management of procurement project schedules and preparing routine status updates for internal stakeholders; Reviewing and verifying invoices to ensure pricing, deliverables, and supporting documentation comply with contract requirements; Supporting process improvement initiatives related to contract management, documentation, and administrative workflows; Compiling, organizing, and analyzing financial and contract-related data to support reporting and audit activities; Collaborating with staff across DES divisions to support coordination of contract, procurement, and financial operations; and Performing other duties as assigned to support operational, budget, and contract priorities. Requirements Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree* in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026) must have:

• No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field; and
• You may be a currently enrolled student in a Master’s degree program related to the internship, but you must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.

Degree Requirements: Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Liberal Arts, or related discipline. Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts;
• Coursework or experience related to contracts administration, procurement, finance, budgeting, or public administration;
• Experience organizing or tracking data using spreadsheets or databases, including Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to review documents and identify discrepancies, trends, or missing information; and/or
• Experience preparing summaries, schedules, or administrative reports.

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