2024 Summer Intern, Contracts & Administration (Pricing) - Reston, VA (VA30)

At ICF, we work on projects that have an impact on real people. From ensuring families have a house that will survive the next hurricane, to helping curb teen vaping, to keeping our nation safe from cybersecurity threats, and more - ICFers are changemakers who do work with purpose. 

We are currently hiring Interns to join our Contracts & Administration (C&A) across: Subcontracts, Contracts, Pricing, or Operations/Purchasing.  If you have a preference on an area, please ensure such is noted on your resume.  

The C&A Group is a diverse team to include Contracts, Subcontracts, Purchasing, Pricing, Travel, Operations and Facilities.

This group is part of the internal support process within ICF, helping the project teams win and manage their projects. We help shape policy and procedures to comply with government, commercial, state, and local practices to ensure we remain compliant with our client guidelines. Some of ICF major clients include Federal Highway Administration, EPA, Exelon Utilities, LA Metro, CDC, Army Research Institute and Puerto Rico Dept of Housing.

The internship program is a full-time, 10-week commitment starting in early June 2024.  The internship can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or work a hybrid schedule from our Reston, VA office. At this time, we are unable to provide relocation assistance.  

Subcontracts Administrator Intern

As a Subcontracts Administrator Intern, you will provide direct support to the ICF Subcontracts Team by:  

• Assisting with the drafting of Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements for all teams  

• Assisting with internal data calls and internal audits  

• Assisting with New Vendor Setup processes.  

You will have exposure on the proposal process from the SCA’s point of view to include: 

• Sending out Requests for Proposal (RFP)/ Requests for Quote (RFQ) 

• Reviewing the data that comes back for completeness 

• Compliance review per the solicitation regarding type of subcontractor required for the solicitation 

• Help research and verify the correct type of vendors 

As a Subcontracts Administrator Intern, you will have:  

• Interest in government procurement, research analysis, negotiating, business administration and Government consulting.  

Contracts Administrator Intern

As a Contracts Administrator Intern, you will provide direct support to the ICF Contract Administration (CA) Team by:  

• Assisting with the review of Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements for future business opportunities where ICF will be a subcontractor.  

• Assisting with the management of contract files on the Contracts’ SharePoint site (e.g., naming, reorganizing, uploading documents, identifying documents by type and tagging them).  

• Assisting with contract set-ups in our Contract Management System. 

• Assisting with internal data calls and internal audits.  

You will gain valuable experience in the proposal development process from the CA’s point of view to include: 

• Reviewing solicitation terms and conditions (RFPs, etc.) 

• Assisting with the business/price volume response to include: compliance review, writing the price narrative, and completing required forms/certifications.   

• Coordination with the proposal response team, including Pricing, Subcontracts, Proposal Coordinators, et al., including attending formal proposal review meetings.   

As a Contracts Administration Intern, you will have:  

• Interest in government contracting and procurement, research analysis, negotiating, business administration and government consulting.  

• Strong interpersonal and organization skills. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Strong communication skills (written/verbal).

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft). 

Pricing Intern

As a Pricing Administrator Intern, you will provide direct support to the Team by:  

• Assisting with the collection and review of cost information Assisting with internal data calls and internal audits. 

• Assisting the preparation of project pricing and business proposals with market research and cost/price analysis. 

• You will be exposed to techniques used to estimate costs and price, pricing strategy discussions, Federal Government requests for proposals (RFPs), and procedures used to develop compliant business volume proposals. 

• The Analyst will collaborate with the contracts team to meticulously compare Accounts Receivable reports against GSA IFF and CAF reports and help with contract closeouts. 

• Opportunity to gain insights into the comprehensive process of reconciling diverse reports and applying various analytical methods. 

As a Pricing Intern, you will have:     

• Proficient using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat 

• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills

• Detail-oriented  

• Interest in cost estimation, pricing, project finance/financial analysis, business administration, and Government consulting

• High proficiency using Microsoft Excel 

Purchasing Intern

As a Purchasing Intern, you will provide direct support to the ICF Purchasing Team by:  

• Assisting with the drafting/negotiating Non-Disclosure, Master Services, and Purchase Order Agreements. 

• Assisting with procurement file compliance, to include drafting procurement award summaries and price analysis. 

• Serve as liaison between suppliers and business units on purchasing inquiries, processes, and problem resolution. 

• Assisting with internal data analysis and reconciliation.

You will have exposure on the proposal process from the Buyer’s point of view to include:  

• Sending out Requests for Proposal (RFP)/ Requests for Quote (RFQ) 

• Reviewing the proposals and data submitted by suppliers completeness and compliance 

• Research and verify market and supplier information during sourcing and teaming strategy development 

As a Purchasing Intern, you will have: 

• Interest in government and commercial procurement, research analysis, negotiating, business administration and consulting.  

Basic Qualification for any internship noted above:  

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in, Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Data Analysis, Economics, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Project Management, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management & Logistics or related degree.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$37,154.00 - $63,162.00

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