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About The Position

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Communications, Data Analytics, Political Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated interest in government operations, public service, organizational improvement, or technology modernization.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participating in a semester-long strategic improvement project supporting DECO’s operational excellence and modernization initiatives.
• Supporting operational planning, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Assisting with implementation of DECO’s technology modernization initiatives, including exposure to the AXI compliance platform and related business process improvements.
• Conducting research on supplier diversity, public administration, and government best practices.
• Assisting with project management, tracking milestones, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Preparing executive presentations, briefing materials, reports, and communications.
• Supporting development of standard operating procedures, training materials, and operational documentation.
• Assisting with performance measurement, dashboard development, and data analysis.
• Participating in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to gain exposure to public sector operations and strategic decision-making.
• Presenting a final capstone project summarizing accomplishments, recommendations, and lessons learned to DECO leadership.

Benefits

• paid leave
• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• family-friendly policies