Government Contract Specialist Intern

Job Title: Government Contracts Summer Intern
Department: Legal & Contracts
Reports To: Government Contracts Program Manager
Supervises: None (Individual Contributor)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Work Location: Leesburg, VA — Hybrid (In-office expectations aligned with company hybrid policy)

The Government Contracts Summer Intern supports Vertosoft’s Legal & Contracts team during the summer term by assisting with contract administration, documentation management, compliance tracking, and reporting activities across federal and State & Local (SLED) markets.

This internship provides practical exposure to public sector contracting processes within a technology reseller environment. The role offers hands‑on experience with contract lifecycle management, regulatory frameworks, and cross‑functional coordination in a compliance‑driven setting.

• Assist the Government Contracts team with administrative and operational support related to active government contracts
• Support the organization, review, and maintenance of contract files and related documentation
• Assist with tracking deliverables, deadlines, and reporting requirements
• Support contract modification and documentation updates as directed

• Assist with data entry and record updates within contract management systems
• Support reporting activities by gathering and organizing contract-related data
• Maintain structured filing systems to ensure document accuracy and accessibility
• Assist in preparing contract summaries and internal documentation

• Support monitoring of contract requirements and compliance deadlines
• Assist in reviewing solicitation documents and identifying key compliance elements
• Gain exposure to FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedule, and state/local procurement frameworks
• Assist with preparation of representations, certifications, and compliance documentation

• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to gather required contract information
• Respond to internal requests for contract documentation under supervision
• Support special projects and ad hoc assignments as directed by the Government Contracts Program Manager

• Other duties as assigned.

• Accurate and organized maintenance of contract documentation
• Timely completion of assigned administrative and reporting tasks
• Demonstrated understanding of basic government contracting concepts by the end of the internship
• Professional communication and responsiveness to internal stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail in data management and documentation

• Operates under close supervision of the Government Contracts Program Manager
• Responsible for execution of assigned administrative and support tasks
• Escalates questions, compliance uncertainties, and documentation concerns appropriately
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive contract and pricing information

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Political Science, or related field required
• Rising junior or senior preferred

• Prior internship, campus leadership, or relevant academic project experience preferred but not required
• Interest in government contracting, compliance, public administration, or business operations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfort working with spreadsheets and structured data
• Familiarity with document management systems preferred

• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Organizational & Time Management Skills
• Professional…