Government Contract Specialist Intern

Vertosoft • Leesburg, VA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Contracts Summer Intern supports Vertosoft’s Legal & Contracts team during the summer term by assisting with contract administration, documentation management, compliance tracking, and reporting activities across federal and State & Local (SLED) markets. This internship provides practical exposure to public sector contracting processes within a technology reseller environment. The role offers hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management, regulatory frameworks, and cross-functional coordination in a compliance-driven setting.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Political Science, or related field required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfort working with spreadsheets and structured data
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Rising junior or senior preferred
• Prior internship, campus leadership, or relevant academic project experience preferred but not required
• Interest in government contracting, compliance, public administration, or business operations
• Familiarity with document management systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government Contracts team with administrative and operational support related to active government contracts
• Support the organization, review, and maintenance of contract files and related documentation
• Assist with tracking deliverables, deadlines, and reporting requirements
• Support contract modification and documentation updates as directed
• Assist with data entry and record updates within contract management systems
• Support reporting activities by gathering and organizing contract-related data
• Maintain structured filing systems to ensure document accuracy and accessibility
• Assist in preparing contract summaries and internal documentation
• Support monitoring of contract requirements and compliance deadlines
• Assist in reviewing solicitation documents and identifying key compliance elements
• Gain exposure to FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedule, and state/local procurement frameworks
• Assist with preparation of representations, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to gather required contract information
• Respond to internal requests for contract documentation under supervision
• Support special projects and ad hoc assignments as directed by the Government Contracts Program Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation aligned with internship program standards
• Overtime eligibility in accordance with applicable wage and hour regulations
• Benefits eligibility in accordance with company policy and internship program guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern