Business Intern

Amentum company; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)匹

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Professional development, mentoring

Job summary

Amentum seeks a motivated intern to support the COSMOS program at NASA JSC in Houston. You will assist the Business Office with daily administrative tasks, organize documents, manage data entry, and help prepare materials for cross-functional teams.

You will also gain exposure to HR onboarding, budget tracking, and contract operations while developing Microsoft Office skills and confidentiality practices in a fast-paced, government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Office with daily administrative tasks including document organization, filing, tracking spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Support HR and onboarding efforts for COSMOS team members, including record maintenance, employee communication, and coordination with business activities.
• Help schedule meetings, maintain calendars, coordinate logistics, and prepare materials for internal and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel and business records in alignment with ASCEND and NASA requirements.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, purchase order support, and basic financial documentation related to COSMOS contract operations.
• Contribute to process-improvement projects, workflow standardization, and business office documentation updates.
• Provide customer service to employees, subcontractors, and partner organizations by responding to inquiries and directing requests appropriately.
• Prepare reports, presentations, summaries, and operational documents as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support COSMOS program operations and ASCEND business office needs.

Skills

Office administration

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business/Management/HR/Finance

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Office with daily administrative tasks including document organization, filing, tracking spreadsheets, and data entry.


• Support HR and onboarding efforts for COSMOS team members, including record maintenance, employee communication, and coordination with business activities.


• Help schedule meetings, maintain calendars, coordinate logistics, and prepare materials for internal and cross-functional teams.


• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel and business records in alignment with ASCEND and NASA requirements.


• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, purchase order support, and basic financial documentation related to COSMOS contract operations.


• Contribute to process-improvement projects, workflow standardization, and business office documentation updates.


• Provide customer service to employees, subcontractors, and partner organizations by responding to inquiries and directing requests appropriately.


• Prepare reports, presentations, summaries, and operational documents as needed.


• Perform additional duties to support COSMOS program operations and ASCEND business office needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.


• Willingness to learn and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.


• Interest in aerospace, government contracting, or public-sector business operations is a plus.

Benefits of the Internship

• Hands-on experience supporting a major NASA contract.


• Exposure to HR, finance, business operations, and contract management within a federal contractor environment.


• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful process improvements that impact mission operations.


• Professional development, networking, and mentoring within ASCEND and NASA JSC environments.

Compensation Details:

Salary starts at $24.52. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good- faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and holidays


• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)


• Educational reimbursement


• Parental leave


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Tax-saving options


• Disability and life insurance


• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/29/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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