Build a Foundation in Government Procurement and Compliance

Position Summary

Sabel Systems is seeking a Summer Procurement Intern to support our Contracts team in a fast‑paced GovCon environment. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced procurement and contracts professionals, gaining hands‑on exposure to federal contracting, compliance, purchasing workflows, sourcing, supplier management, and proposal support. You’ll also build practical familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), creating a strong foundation for early‑career roles in procurement or contracts. This internship is ideal for students in business, finance, legal studies, supply chain, or related fields who want to learn how procurement and contracts enable mission‑critical government and commercial programs.

This is a paid, full-time (40 hours/week), 10-week summer internship running between May 18 and September 11, 2026, with a hybrid schedule (1–3 days onsite) in Beavercreek, OH, or Tysons, VA.

Who We Are

Sabel is a digital engineering and Defense Technology partner helping organizations simplify complexity and improve mission outcomes with secure, scalable solutions across the lifecycle. Our people-first culture blends large-business opportunity with small-business agility, enabling us to deliver high-impact, secure solutions rapidly while investing in our people’s growth and success. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one shared goal: “Get quality and secure solutions in the customers’ hands as soon as possible.”

Work You’ll Do

• Support proposal activities, including document organization, compliance checks, and data gathering
• Help track contract requirements, deliverables, and key milestones
• Assist with maintaining contract files and documentation in accordance with company policies and government regulations
• Support coordination with Accounting and Project teams related to invoicing, job cost tracking, and contract closeout activities
• Assist with subcontract documentation, modifications, and vendor communications
• Conduct basic research related to FAR/DFARS clauses and contract requirements under supervision
• Help prepare correspondence and reports related to contract administration
• Support procurement and purchasing activities, including assisting with purchase requisitions, vendor quotes, and purchase order documentation
• Assist with organizing and maintaining procurement files in support of audit and compliance requirements
• Help track supplier onboarding documentation, certifications, and representations
• Support price and market research activities for goods and services under supervision
• Assist in reviewing procurement requests for completeness and required approvals
• Support coordination between Procurement, Project Teams, and Finance for purchasing and vendor payment processes
• Help prepare basic price analysis and sourcing documentation using established templates
• Assist with monitoring open purchase orders and supporting close-out activities

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
• Ability to follow procedures, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship

What You’ll Gain

Make a real impact: Gain hands‑on experience supporting procurement and contracting projects that contribute directly to mission‑driven programs. You’ll work with real purchasing workflows, sourcing activities, and audit‑ready documentation that support compliant operations in a regulated GovCon environment.

Learn from experienced professionals: Work alongside procurement and contracting specialists while learning the fundamentals of federal government contracting and compliance, including exposure to FAR, DFARS, and GSA Schedule/GWAC concepts. See firsthand how contracts support project execution, cost management, and customer relationships.

Build career‑ready skills: Develop practical experience with procurement systems, sourcing and pricing workflows, supplier management, and internal controls. You’ll learn best practices for documentation, organization, and compliant purchasing processes that translate directly to early‑career roles.

Grow your professional network: Connect with mentors and colleagues invested in your development. Build relationships with professionals who will help you strengthen your skills, gain confidence, and prepare for future opportunities in procurement, contracts, or business operations.

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what’s right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work—so together, we can build the future with purpose.

“Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.”

Compensation

This is a paid, temporary, Summer Internship compensated at $25.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and current level of education. Internship participation does not guarantee future employment; however, high-performing interns may be considered for upcoming opportunities based on business needs, performance, and available roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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