Student Trainee (Contracting) (MD, MS, TX, VA)

Southern Arkansas University; Maryland; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Student Trainee (Contracting) based in Maryland. The role involves assisting Contracting and Procurement personnel, managing contract files, reviewing procurement documents, and compiling data for contract specialists. Applicants should be ready to perform tasks under closer supervision while learning contracting methods and procedures. This position will provide valuable insights into the contracting and procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Contracting and Procurement personnel with contract files.
• Review or edit procurement documents.
• Compile data needed by contract negotiators.
• Research and collect information related to contracting.

Job description

Student Trainee (Contracting) (MD, MS, TX, VA)

As a Student Trainee (Contracting), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:

• Assist Contracting and Procurement personnel in such tasks as maintaining contract files on a continuing basis.
• Review or edit a wide variety of procurement documents.
• Compile data and information needed by contract negotiators, contract administrators or other specialists.
• Assist in researching and collecting information to perform tasks to learn the basic methods, procedures and techniques of the contracting and procurement function.