Contracts Intern

Draper•Cambridge, MA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with over 2,000 employees. The Contracts Intern position serves as an integral member of the Contracts Department, specifically focusing on Data Management. This role is responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources to create accurate, actionable reports, bridging the gap between raw data and strategic decision-making. The intern will ensure that stakeholders receive timely insights to measure performance and improve business outcomes. This position offers the candidate the opportunity to interface internally across various functional counterparts such as Programs, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Property, Mission Assurance, Government Compliance, Security, etc., and to facilitate process improvements for data integrity and compliance. The co-op will rotate working between multiple groups within the department to ensure a base knowledge set is experienced for comprehensive professional development, and will also provide assistance to a team, including clerical duties, processing paperwork, customer service, or performing data entry.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s / master’s degree program.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Having or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Statistics, Management of Information Systems, or other related fields.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with effective time management.
Demonstrated ability to work across teams to develop solutions and critically think through process-related steps and outputs.
Excellent in problem-solving, attention to detail and communication skills.
Ability to analyze large datasets and translate them into simple, actionable insights.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel (pivots, formulas), Word, SharePoint.
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher.
U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite.

Responsibilities

Establishes standard processes under the guidance of mentor(s) for configuration control of program management data, proposal submittal data, and other TBD data sets.
Gathers data from various sources (e.g., Data Warehouse, CRM, ERP, contract-related systems, Excel sheets) to create a unified view.
Validates raw data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness before generating reports.
Analyzes data sets to identify trends, inconsistencies, and system data entry issues.
Reconciles variances between reports and investigates discrepancies as needed.
Maintains SharePoint lists and develops routines to automate data collection and report creation.
Distributes and/or presents data findings as needed with a goal of developing unique dashboards for controlled user access.
Responds to ad-hoc data requests from management and cross-functional teams to support immediate business needs.
Supports Contracts Operations team with preparation of internal and external audit responses, contract closeouts, reporting, systems data management and all other tasks assigned.
Co-op will rotate working between multiple groups within Department to ensure a base knowledge set is experienced for comprehensive professional development.
Provide assistance to a team, including, but not limited to, clerical duties, processing paperwork, customer service or performing data entry.
Performs other duties as assigned.