Intern, Vendor Integrity
About The Position
Join the Port Authority’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) as an intern with the Vendor Integrity team where your work will directly support efforts to safeguard one of the region’s most vital agencies from fraud, waste, and abuse. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on investigative experience by conducting background checks and integrity screenings on companies seeking to work with the agency. Positioned within a highly specialized investigative team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the OIG’s mission to uphold transparency and accountability. Interns will develop valuable analytical, research, and reporting skills while exploring careers in criminal justice, public policy, and audit. This is an ideal role for students interested in making a real impact through public service and investigative work.
Requirements
- Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
- Major in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft applications consisting of Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
- Analytical ability
- Interest in criminal justice policy, audit and/or investigation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritize and triage their case work
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Investigative Manager, conduct comprehensive vendor integrity checks on entities seeking to perform work on Port Authority projects.
- Conduct database searches of companies and key individuals within those companies and report their findings in a defined reporting format.
Benefits
- Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
- Facility Tours
- Career Panels
- Social/Networking Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
