About the role#
The Contracting Services Department at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is hiring for a Business/Systems Analyst Co-Op to join the Compliance and Data Team. You will support the design, development, and administration of procurement initiatives, including automated systems, B2B supplier catalogs, and data visualization projects. This role involves working with stakeholders to identify requirements and using data analysis to inform decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Establish and implement standardized business processes.
- Interface with IT staff and internal stakeholders to support procurement functions.
- Develop business intelligence and analytics to drive materials management strategy.
- Communicate new policies and procedures across the department.
- Analyze current practices and benchmark them against industry standards.
- Document business needs, identify system gaps, and design solutions.
- Execute standard queries and ad-hoc reports.
- Manage ServiceNow tickets and troubleshoot workflows for internal customers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and computer skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, MS Office, AI LLMs, and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Eagerness to learn programming languages for automation and process efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once.
- Experience working with detailed documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with SAP, S4HANA, or SRM is a plus.
- Ability to work both independently and within a group.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Note: U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
About MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center. Founded in 1951, it focuses on technology development and system prototyping for national security. The organization is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It employs over 4,000 people and works with industry partners to transition new concepts into deployed systems.
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