Subcontracts Business Operations (Academic Part Time Intern)

About the role

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL. Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence. As an Academic Part Time Intern, you will be a member of the Business Administration Team and will report to the Business Manager.

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.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled at least half-time at an