Contracts and Procurement Intern

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That's where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work - no matter what department or division you work in - ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it's what we do, and it's who we are.

Position Description

Provide departmental assistance for daily contractual and operational activities in support of all business units. Primary job duties require following documented processes with respect to administrative matters of the business.

Estimated hours: 20-40 hours/week

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Contracts and Procurement (CP) department with financial and accounting responsibilities.
• Utilizes applicable accounting software to assist buyers with entering and obtaining financial information.
• Assists in the preparation of cost proposals and specialized briefings.
• Aids in preparation and coordination of onsite meetings.
• Assists with general purchasing.
• Supports CP personnel to get required results.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports various daily activities of the CP department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Current college student, minimally as a rising Junior, with a major in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Computer skills, with an emphasis on the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills, including communication and adherence to deadlines.
• Ability to prepare reports and documents using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and other software tools.
• Must successfully pass a background to access sensitive information and automated systems.
• This position will need the ability to access US only data systems - US Citizenship is required.
• If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Efforts:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and all other protected classes.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at (843) 760-4350 or email hr@ati.org.