Job Responsibilities/Duties
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE PRIME CONTRACTS TEAM!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.
If you are a local, full-time student who meets the basic qualifications (below) and would like to work year-round with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
Our Prime Contracts team is seeking a Co-Op Business (Intern): Contract Administration. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Researching Federal Acquisition Regulations, contract clauses, DOE Orders, and case law in support of discussions between CPCCo and DOE.
- Presenting research findings to leadership.
- Drafting correspondence, presentations and research papers, and other documents (or parts thereof) to support CPCCo contract and business administration.
- Maintaining metrics and tracking tools for proposals and other Prime Contracts responsibilities and actions.
- Coordinating with other employees and departments to gather information and update metrics.
- Analyzing data.
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- Willing and able to work 15-40 hours a week on a Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. schedule.
- Currently enrolled with either WSU-Tri-Cities campus or Columbia Basin College (CBC), or any online student living local to the Tri-Cities, WA.
- At a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate status and enrolled full-time, as determined by the institution.
- Maintain an overall GPA 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or greater throughout academic career.
- Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program that relates to CPCCo, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and aligns with the critical skills and job assignment requirements.
- Currently pursuing a degree in: Business, Law, Project Management or similar discipline.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Demonstrate ability to complete research projects
Compensation & Benefits
Starting rate is based on academic standing and field of degree, ranging from an hourly rate of $20.00 to $26.70 plus an additional $4.57 health & welfare adder in accordance with the Service Contract Act.
A few perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- Three-day weekends.
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided No
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification SNE
Shift Work Required No
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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- Family Medical Leave Act
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
