Contracts/Subcontracts Intern

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The SPA Contracts, Subcontracts and Procurement organization strategically support operating Divisions to assist in company growth and to reduce contractual risk. The Contracts/Subcontracts Intern will support contract administration activities related to contracts with the Department of Defense and Civilian agencies. The right individual must be highly motivated to support a growing company, have a passion for learning, and have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Provide augmented administration support to Contracts/Subcontracts Administrators by assisting with preparing internal and external contractual documentation, reporting requirements, proposals, and file maintenance.
• Review solicitation packages and support proposal preparation.
• With guidance from Senior Contracts Administrators, exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Which requires a degree of analytical ability to understand and interpret complex data and solve complex problems.
• Regularly interact with customers, management (at all levels) and members of functional management regarding acquisition requirements and issue resolution.

• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate program and have at least one semester remaining following the internship
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) is desired.
• Must be proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly motivated.