Contracting and Logistics Department Co-Op (Jan - June 2027) - Group 16-01

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking a Contracting and Logistics Co-Op for Jan–June 2027 to assist the Senior Manager, Strategy with administrative and logistical support, portfolio reporting, template updates, and branding across C&L.

You will work with SMEs to develop content for communications and training, maintain the SharePoint site, support project meetings, and help standardize tools and templates while gaining exposure to DoD security processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably in Business Administration, Business Management, Business Communications or a related field required
• Self-starter and detail-oriented capable of independently tracking and following up on commitments
• Strong Analytical/computer skills, a developed skill set with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization
• Proficiency in handling and organizing documentation associated with projects
• Ability to summarize key takeaways from meetings (technical and non-technical) that can be translated into action
• Demonstrated track record of effectively working with highly detailed documents
• Demonstrated capabilities in presenting ideas written and orally are required
• Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Assisting with portfolio updates regarding project status, project roadmaps, and overall dashboard reporting metrics for Department strategy execution
• Distributing portfolio documents to Department SharePoint site for consolidated strategy resources; responsible for maintaining this central repository on a consistent basis
• Assisting with enhancements to project management templates for continuous improvement
• Attending project team meetings; helping to support prep activities and follow-on activities after these key meetings
• Working with cross-functional SMEs within C&L to create content for project communications - which translate to PowerPoint slides, SharePoint site updates, etc.
• Working with cross-functional SMEs within C&L to create content for project training materials - which translate to PowerPoint slides, training solution updates, etc.
• Standardize tools, templates and branding across all sub-units within C&L

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Contracting and Logistics Department Co-Op (Jan - June 2027) - Group 16-01

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Contracting & Logistics (C&L) Department at MIT Lincoln Laboratory currently has 1 open co-op position for Strategy Support. The co-op term will run from January 2027 - June 2027. The Strategy Support resource will assist the Senior Manager, Strategy within C&L. This individual will provide administrative and logistical support to the Department in creation and execution of C&L strategy, projects and development of standardized tools, templates and department branding.

This involves support for a variety of functions within the organization such as assisting with regular portfolio and/or project reporting, project documentation and support of project team meetings, working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop content for project communications and training, and updating the C&L SharePoint site as a central repository of strategy resources.

Duties include:

• Assisting with portfolio updates regarding project status, project roadmaps, and overall dashboard reporting metrics for Department strategy execution
• Distributing portfolio documents to Department SharePoint site for consolidated strategy resources; responsible for maintaining this central repository on a consistent basis
• Assisting with enhancements to project management templates for continuous improvement
• Attending project team meetings; helping to support prep activities and follow-on activities after these key meetings
• Working with cross-functional SMEs within C&L to create content for project communications - which translate to PowerPoint slides, SharePoint site updates, etc.
• Working with cross-functional SMEs within C&L to create content for project training materials - which translate to PowerPoint slides, training solution updates, etc.
• Standardize tools, templates and branding across all sub-units within C&L

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably in Business Administration, Business Management, Business Communications or a related field required

• Self-starter and detail-oriented capable of independently tracking and following up on commitments
• Strong Analytical/computer skills, a developed skill set with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization
• Proficiency in handling and organizing documentation associated with projects
• Ability to summarize key takeaways from meetings (technical and non-technical) that can be translated into action
• Demonstrated track record of effectively working with highly detailed documents
• Demonstrated capabilities in presenting ideas written and orally are required
• Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Compensation

Administrative Co-Op: $23-$27/hour (depending on years of school completed)

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43343

Nearest Major Market: Boston

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