Contract Management Business Analytics Intern

Note: This position is full-time, limited term assignment.
Internship: This position is a paid, full-time, limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands on experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas. Interns may also be eligible to continue working part-time through the fall and spring semesters, depending on department and agency needs.

The Contract Management Business Analytics Intern is responsible for assisting with business and data analysis and for providing departmental support. The incumbent will supporting contract management activities, update metrics, conduct research and analysis, and work on special projects. This position will proactively work with the Contract Management team and agency employees.

This position will start June 5th and will end August 9th 2024.
Salary will be dependent upon education level:
Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) - $19.50/hour
Graduate Student - $21.00/hour

 WHAT YOU WILL DO:
 

Business and Data Analytics
• Assists with Vendor Management including PAVES updates and vendor performance oversight metrics.
• Assists with Data Analysis. Assists with developing internal office performance measures and metrics reports.
• Conducts research and analysis on various processes to identify problems, and further provides optimization suggestions to improve operating efficiency.
• Assists with developing and validating data dashboard for contract management department.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and queries.
• Assists with designing and implementing operational processes to advance and support project goals.
• Works on and collaborates with contract management personnel on special projects related to contract management.
• Assists with general Contract Management and contract file verification processes.
Departmental Support
• Responsible for general support of the contract management department as needed.
• May assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering dating into spreadsheets, databases and other automated applications; and preparing related complex queries and reports.
• May provide general office administrative support, including, but not limited to: preparing, copying, and e-mailing correspondence and other documents.
• Coordinates and communicates with other agency departments as needed to support department objectives.

• Performs related work as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Education
• Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in Business Administration or closely related field AND within 12 months of graduation.
• Enrolled as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in a related  program.
• Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.
Required Experience
• None.
Required Registration, Certification, Licensure
• None. 
Preferred Qualifications
• Letter(s) of recommendation from program professor(s) are strongly encouraged.
• Basic academic or work experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint..
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• General office practices and procedures
• Verbal and written communication of complex information that is accurate, timely, and based on sound judgment.
• Providing quality customer service.
• Reviewing documentation; properly applying complex laws, regulations, rules, and policies; and making decisions based on sound judgment.
• MS Office products
Skills in:
• Prioritizing work to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, and completing work accurately while meeting deadlines.
• Using a personal computer in a Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) environment.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and other external contacts.
• Work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the Manager of Contract Management. 

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at  careers@trs.texas.gov  with questions or for additional information.

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