Contracts & Financial Operations Intern

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Arlington County Government

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Arlington, Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support contracts administration, financial operations, and procurement coordination for the Water, Sewer, Streets Division and Water Pollution Control Bureau. Key tasks include contract tracking, process improvement initiatives, and maintaining financial documentation for public infrastructure.

Qualifications

You have experience or a strong interest in contracts administration, financial operations, and procurement coordination within a public infrastructure environment. You are a motivated individual eager to gain hands-on experience supporting contract tracking, financial documentation, and process improvement initiatives.

Job Description

This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship Program.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Operations section within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a motivated Contracts & Financial Operations Intern to support contracts administration, financial operations, and procurement coordination for the Water, Sewer, Streets (WSS) Division and the Water Pollution Control Bureau (WPCB). This internship offers hands-on experience supporting contract tracking, procurement processes, financial documentation, and operational coordination within a complex public infrastructure environment. Working under the mentorship of experienced professionals, the intern will assist with contract management activities, process improvement initiatives, and data organization efforts that support efficient service delivery and fiscal accountability.

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Arlington County Government

Arlington County is more than just a place to work. When you come and join our team, you will be joining a community of people committed to doing the very best for the residents, businesses and visitors we serve. Our careers encompass everything from public safety, parks and recreation, arts and tourism, finance, environmental services and technology. If you’re interested in applying for a job with us, please know that we value your unique knowledge, skills, and experience. That’s why every application is reviewed by a member of our team, not an algorithm. We do not use AI in our screening process.
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