Contract Management Specialist / Buyer Intern (Summer 2027) Schenectady NY

Location: Schenectady, New York Job Title:Contract Management Specialist / Buyer Intern Status:Intern Hourly Rate: $24 Job Summary As a Contract Management Specialist / Buyer Intern at BPMI, you will be responsible for performing contract functions which provide for budgeting, negotiation, placement, administration, and close out of contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Government specifications. The individual should possess the following attributes to complete the essential duties: questioning attitude, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple competing priorities, complete work efforts in accordance with established schedules and team effectively with peers and management. This opportunity will begin Summer 2027, working a full-time schedule (40 hours/week). Please note, this is not a remote position. You will be expected to come into the office for this opportunity. Our internship will give you the opportunity to work in your field of study while simultaneously pursuing your bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. These opportunities can enhance your academic training while teaching critical business skills and allowing you to learn about BPMI, the Navy, and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Essential Duties: With assistance, compile input and analyses for budgets, Prime Contract proposals, and post award financial assessments. With assistance, develop price, cost, small value, or hybrid estimates to support budgetary forecasts and/or acquisitions, in accordance with estimating requirements. With assistance, develop acquisition strategy, including risk assessment, and submit for Government approval, as required. Prepare and issue request for proposal (RFP) for Government-approved sole source and/or competitive solicitations, perform proposal openings, and conduct detailed analysis of supplier proposals. Resolve all technical and administrative exceptions/clarifications (as needed) and obtain written agreement from supplier(s). Submit request for field pricing assistance (as needed). Prepare for and conduct purchase order discussions/negotiations. Write a formal recommendation to document that the procurement action will be awarded at a fair and reasonable price, with contract delivery dates that will meet Program needs from a supplier who is technically capable to provide a quality product in accordance with all contractual requirements; may be submitted for Government-approval, if required. Participate in post-placement contract administration, including but not limited to the following: continuous communication with supplier, negotiating and placing purchase order amendments, proactively following contract line items and special contract clauses, processing supplier shipping documents and invoices, preparing reports as needed to support requirements and/or stakeholder requests, and processing purchase order close-out documentation in a timely manner. Develop relationships with supplier counterparts and maintain open communication with the supplier lead contract professional. Input and reconcile data and/or information across various data systems, when applicable, including but not limited to budgeting, procurement scheduling, estimating, and logistics systems. Coordinate with engineering counterparts, management, and operations departments, including supplier security, fleet support and logistics, quality, and finance, to effectively, efficiently, and productively execute contract requirements. The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position. What You Can Expect: A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community. A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security. Competitive and attractive pa