Jpl Job Openings – Business Internship

Job Description:

The JPL Acquisition Division has an exciting business part-time internship opportunity for an undergraduate studying Business Administration, or a related major, in our Commercial Subcontracts & Strategic Sourcing Section. This intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in the application of subcontracts within Financial and Business Operations, to include issuing and managing active noncomplex and moderately complex subcontracts, purchase orders, and agreements; close-out of inactive subcontracts and agreements; providing support to the subcontract managers in the handling of complex, high-dollar subcontracts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to subcontract managers in developing and issuing solicitations for goods and services.
• Prepares documentation appropriate to the value of the subcontracts and necessary to satisfy internal audit and review requirements.
• Responsible for communication necessary to convey significant activities associated with the issuance of low dollar subcontracts internally and externally.
• Performs activities necessary to ensure the goods and services purchased are received in accordance with the price and delivery schedule and that closeout activities are handled promptly.
• Performs standard transactions that update the financial business process/systems based on departmental instructions.
• Works on day-to-day assignments under direct supervision; receives detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Uses applicable policies, procedures and practices as guides to determine work methods and deliver results.
• Seeks guidance in applying applicable policies, procedures and practices to new situations to determine appropriate action.
• Interacts primarily with immediate supervisor and team members within own organization.
• Participates on a team within own organization.

Job Requirement:

• Must be currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited local college or university pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business or related discipline.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, with a maximum of 30 hours per week while in school.
• Ability to work full-time during the Summer
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Completed coursework with exposure to standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in business communications and database spreadsheets.
• Prior internship experience in related business areas.
• Ability to rapidly comprehend and apply subcontracting principles in high-volume environment
• Participation in student organizations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel and the ability to resolve multifaceted issues.
• Punctual, details oriented, resourceful and a self-motivated individual

Job Details:

Company:  JPL

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: California City, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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