District of Columbia Public Procurement Intern

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting & Procurement (OCP)

NASPO Intern – Procurement Division
INTRODUCTION
This position is in the District of Columbia Office of Contracting and
Procurement (OCP). OCP manages the purchase of over $11 billion in
goods, services and construction annually, on behalf of over 79 District
agencies. In its authority under the Procurement Practices Reform Act of
2010 (PPRA), OCP is responsible for both establishing procurement
processing standards that conform to regulations and monitoring the
effectiveness of procurement service delivery.
Procurement processing and management are executed by procurement
professionals who are assigned to agency worksites to directly collaborate
with program staff throughout the entire procurement process. OCP core
services include all aspects of procurement and contract management, the
DC Supply Schedule, Purchase card (P-Card) program, training and
development, surplus property disposition and re-utilization program.
The Procurement Interns will assist with a wide range of procurement
activities that touch on every facet of the agency’s core services. The goal
of this program is to provide a positive work/training experience combined
with challenging objectives, consistent with career goals in the fields of
Procurement and Supply Chain Management. In addition, interns will
have a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while
bolstering professional networks and real-life experience.

MAJOR DUTIES
Under close supervision of their supervisor or designated team lead,
interns will:
- Work with supervisor or designated staff in developing requirements
or reviewing agency submitted requisitions to determine that proper
specifications and descriptions are included. Will also assist in
ensuring all pre-solicitation and pre-award compliances and
authorizations (i.e., determinations and findings) are completed.
- Assist in determining the most appropriate method of procurement and contract administration activities such as contract modifications for basic procurements.
- Develop project schedule, milestone dates to manage good or service delivery. Follow-up on open purchase orders, works with vendor to confirm lead times, inventory availability and shortages.
- Perform vendor compliance activities to determine responsiveness and responsibility prior to award.
- Assist with tracking and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Work with Business Resources team to support additional supply chain initiatives.
- Attend team/procurement planning meetings with supervisor or designee. Develop, prepare, and present reports as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The supervisor assigns work in terms of objectives, priorities and deadlines; provides additional assistance with new or unusual assignments. The individual shall plan and carry out recurring work using established procedures, conferring with the supervisor of higher-level specialists as necessary.
Completed work is reviewed to ensure completeness, soundness of recommendations, compliance with regulation and adequacy of results.

COMPLEXITY
Work and tasks are straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgement is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. Interns are provided consistent feedback and oversight.

PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with all levels within the agency, other District agencies, and contractors.
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is primarily sedentary with some walking to District and contractor facilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is an in-person position (not virtual); work will typically be performed in an office setting.
 

EMPLOYMENT TERM
June 2, 2024 through July 25, 2025

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Must be a Junior, Senior or Graduate level student with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Preferred majors – Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or other business related major.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Solid skills in oral and written communications, basic customer service and interpersonal skills required to respond effectively to requests and complaints.
- Strong leadership competencies and analytical skills.
- Ability to work well in teams.
SALARY RANGE
Hourly rate: $20.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour

POINT OF CONTACT
Please contact the following individual with questions about this position:
Jamaal Wright
Deputy Chief Learning Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Procurement Training Institute
441 4th Street, NW, Room 720N
Washington, DC 20001
jamaal.wright@dc.gov