Supply Chain – Subcontracts Intern

Job Title: Supply Chain - Subcontracts Intern 

Job Code: SMIC

Job Location: Northampton, MA or Palm Bay, FL

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Intern to support our Maritime Subcontracts team in a hands-on role focused on subcontracting process improvements and procurement support.  This internship is designed to give high-potential candidates real-world exposure to the federal acquisition lifecycle, subcontract management, and supply chain compliance in support of U.S. Government prime contracts.  You’ll contribute to meaningful, efficiency-driven projects while gaining insight into negotiations, price analysis, FAR/DFARS compliance, and supplier engagement.  Candidates who successfully complete the internship may be considered for full-time Level 1 or Level 2 Supply Chain roles upon graduation and depending on degree level (Bachelor’s or Master’s).

Additional Information:

• Remote work options are not available for this role, and all work must be conducted in-person at one of the job locations listed.

Key Responsibilities:

• As part of the Maritime Subcontracts team, the intern will work closely with experienced professionals on tasks including:
• Standardizing and modernizing RFP templates and subcontract document packages for consistency and compliance
• Developing or improving tools and templates, including:
  • Clause description
  • Risk level (Low / Medium / High)
  • Acceptable deviations or fallback positions
  • Clauses requiring legal coordination
• A Price Analysis Workbook for FAR 15.404 compliance
• A Quantity Escalation Model to analyze economic adjustments over time
• A Weighted Guidelines Assessment Tool to support profit/fee determinations
• A Terms & Conditions Risk Matrix outlining:
• Assisting in the creation of a flow-down analysis tool to ensure FAR/DFARS and prime contract terms are appropriately flowed to subcontractors
• Supporting the Maritime Subcontracts team in tasks such as:
• Drafting subcontract modifications
• Tracking deliverables and compliance items
• Assisting with negotiation, execution, and/or day-to-day management of subcontracts as required
• Collaborating with category managers, program teams, and legal to drive supply chain best practices and efficiencies
• Participating in internal meetings, supplier discussions, and government compliance reviews as appropriate

Required Qualificiations:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy / Government Contracts or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant coursework or experience in:
• Government Contracting or Federal Acquisition (FAR/DFARS)
• Cost/Price Analysis or Managerial Accounting
• Business Law or Contract Law
• Excel VBA or Power BI (a plus)
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Costpoint is a plus
• Collaborative, self-starting, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Strong interest in government procurement, federal acquisition, or defense supply chain management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic data modeling)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and time management skills
• U.S. citizenship required