Cherokee Federal Intern

Cherokee Federal•Tulsa, OK

4d•$17 - $25

About The Position

The Cherokee Federal Internship Program begins with a short, comprehensive departmental rotation, exposing interns to areas including HR, Pricing, Growth & Strategy, Finance, M&A, International, Legal, Marketing, and Operations. After the rotation, interns are assigned to a department or program aligned with their interests, skills, and degree field for a more focused, immersive experience and the opportunity to contribute to projects. Interns gain practical knowledge of government contracting and procurement by working on departmental projects, performing department-specific duties, and shadowing employees and industry professionals. The program includes internship activities such as book clubs or discussion groups and concludes with a capstone project presented to Senior Leadership. The position may be based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or McLean, Virginia. Housing reimbursement may be provided as required. The estimated starting pay is $17–$25 per hour, based on undergraduate classification, and pay is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a four-year university, graduate program, or doctoral program and desire to continue growth and success at Cherokee Federal.
Interest in fields related to government contracting, such as Business Development, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Accounting, or Operations.
Strong communication skills and a passion for learning.
Team player with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently as required.

Responsibilities

Participate in the Cherokee Federal departmental rotation and assigned department to gain a broad perspective on government contracting and procurement.
Participate in and possibly lead internship activities such as book clubs or discussion groups.
Shadow employees to learn about assigned department operations.
Collaborate with a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Work on departmental projects and develop relevant skills.
Shadow industry professionals to learn government contracting requirements and regulations related to the intern’s degree field.
Perform department-specific duties to advance knowledge of government contracting business.
Complete a capstone project and present findings to Senior Leadership at the conclusion of the program.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.