About the role#
As a Project Operations Specialist Intern, you will learn the end-to-end administration of professional services engagements. You will work closely with Client Experience Leaders on projects designed to drive operational efficiencies. This program offers exposure to the IT industry and networking opportunities across the organization.
What you'll do#
- Review and validate Statements of Work, Levels of Effort, and Purchase Orders.
- Complete project set-up within Finance and Operations systems.
- Generate vendor purchase orders and process vendor bills.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and account teams to generate client invoices.
- Perform project closure procedures, including the reconciliation of financials.
- Build relationships with internal teams, sales staff, and outside vendors.
- Support Client Experience Leaders with operational tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, specifically in Business Administration or Operations Management.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Prior academic or professional internship experience in a professional setting.
- A self-motivated approach with a strong customer mindset.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm for technical problem solving and a willingness to learn in a changing environment.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Irvine, California.
- The position is full-time and paid.
- This is a rolling internship term.
About Trace3
Trace3 provides consulting, integration, and operational services for data, security, and cloud technologies. The company focuses on business transformation through the use of emerging technology. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Irvine, California. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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