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- Support the Program Security Office PerSec Program Lead with documentation and tracking of security reporting requirements
- Support the High-Risk Security Professionals with researching and documenting security requirements and facility information
- Perform data analysis and compile metrics
- Present metrics and briefings to stakeholders, including leadership
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Read requirements and policy documents and synthesize information to write and update trainings, policies, procedures and other documentation Manage processes and provide suggestions for process improvement Develop and maintain relationships with peers, managers and customers Coordinate and schedule meetings
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Earned bachelor's degree
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.
Qualifications We Desire
Pursuing a degree in Security, Business Administration, Management or similar field
Experience working both independently and in team environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Power Point and Word
- Knowledge of business principles and processes
- Interest in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex problems
- Knowledge or experience working in a security related field
- Knowledge or experience working with government centric community
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actional insights
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Program Security Office within High Security Operations (HSO) performs high-impact, national security work for a broad segment of the Department of Energy, Department of War (DoW), and the Intelligence Community (IC). The Program Security Office protects the information of our customers by providing a secure environment that allows Sandia to deliver products and services that protect our nation's security. The Program Security Office is responsible for interpretation and oversight of security requirements, to include physical security, access controls, facility accreditation, incident investigation, and clearance management.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. Under federal law, citizens and agents of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation are generally prohibited from accessing Sandia National Laboratories. Accordingly, such individuals will not be considered for employment unless they are also a citizen of the United States.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
What Your Job Will Be Like
- Support the Program Security Office PerSec Program Lead with documentation and tracking of security reporting requirements
- Support the High-Risk Security Professionals with researching and documenting security requirements and facility information
- Perform data analysis and compile metrics
- Present metrics and briefings to stakeholders, including leadership
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Read requirements and policy documents and synthesize information to write and update trainings, policies, procedures and other documentation Manage processes and provide suggestions for process improvement Develop and maintain relationships with peers, managers and customers Coordinate and schedule meetings
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Earned bachelor's degree
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.
Qualifications We Desire
Pursuing a degree in Security, Business Administration, Management or similar field
Experience working both independently and in team environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Power Point and Word
- Knowledge of business principles and processes
- Interest in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex problems
- Knowledge or experience working in a security related field
- Knowledge or experience working with government centric community
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actional insights
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Program Security Office within High Security Operations (HSO) performs high-impact, national security work for a broad segment of the Department of Energy, Department of War (DoW), and the Intelligence Community (IC). The Program Security Office protects the information of our customers by providing a secure environment that allows Sandia to deliver products and services that protect our nation's security. The Program Security Office is responsible for interpretation and oversight of security requirements, to include physical security, access controls, facility accreditation, incident investigation, and clearance management.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. Under federal law, citizens and agents of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation are generally prohibited from accessing Sandia National Laboratories. Accordingly, such individuals will not be considered for employment unless they are also a citizen of the United States.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Business Office Associate Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Business Office Associate Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close applications well before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear across all seasons. Set up search alerts now and check listings regularly so you don't miss structured cohorts that fill in a single recruiting cycle.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for business office associate interns weigh coursework and documented projects over work history. Put together two or three concrete examples, such as a process-improvement case study, an administrative workflow you designed, or an office operations project with clear outcomes and the tools you used. Give recruiters something tangible to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside that campus activity. Combining both channels widens the pool you reach and shortens your time to a first interview.
Practice the actual business office associate intern screen out loud
Business office associate intern interviews typically include scenario-based questions on prioritization, office workflow, or stakeholder communication, plus questions about tools like spreadsheets or scheduling software. Practice your answers out loud before the interview, explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger organizations run formal internship cohorts for business office associate candidates that rotate across departments or business functions. These programs are built to train people new to the field, recruit in the fall for the following summer, and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the business office associate internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Sorting through listings that don't fit your situation costs time you could spend on stronger applications.
Business Office Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business office associate internship?
Lead with coursework, relevant class projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For business office associate candidates, that means documented projects showing administrative workflow, data organization, or office operations work. Apply directly to employers and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a business office associate internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For business office associate interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real assigned work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timelines that vary by company. Treat the internship as a long audition, deliver quality work throughout, and ask your manager early about the return-offer process.
When should I apply for business office associate internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your availability gives you the best shot at structured cohorts.
Are business office associate internships paid?
Most professional business office associate internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships exist but are less common at established organizations, and many states have wage rules that apply to for-profit employers regardless of academic credit.
What should a business office associate internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For business office associate candidates, that means case studies, process-improvement write-ups, or administrative workflow examples that show what you built or solved and which tools you used. Add relevant coursework, any office software proficiency, and keep the whole thing to one page.
Are there remote business office associate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the business office associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them. Deciding your availability before you start searching saves time and keeps you from pursuing roles you can't actually take.
Can international students get business office associate internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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