What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy CO-OP Student (July - December position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Date: Mar 12, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Contracting Services Department at MIT Lincoln Laboratory currently has 1 open co-op position for Strategy Support. The co-op term will run from July 2025 - December 2025. The Strategy Support resource will assist the Senior Manager, Strategy within the Contracting Services Department. This individual will provide administrative and logistical support to the Contracting Services Department (CSD) in creation and execution of CSD strategy and projects.
This involves support for a variety of functions within the organization such as assisting with regular portfolio and/or project reporting, project documentation and support of project team meetings, working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop content for project communications and training, and updating the CSD SharePoint site as a central repository of strategy resources.
Duties include:
- Assisting with portfolio updates regarding project status, project roadmaps, and overall dashboard reporting metrics for Department strategy execution
- Distributing portfolio documents to Department SharePoint site for consolidated strategy resources; responsible for maintaining this central repository on a consistent basis
- Assisting with enhancements to project management templates for continuous improvement
- Attending project team meetings; helping to support prep activities and follow-on activities after these key meetings
- Working with cross-functional SMEs within the Contracting Services Department to create content for project communications - which translate to PowerPoint slides, SharePoint site updates, etc.
- Working with cross-functional SMEs within the Contracting Services Department to create content for project training materials - which translate to PowerPoint slides, training solution updates, etc.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program preferably in Business Administration, Business Management, Business Communications or a related field required
- Self-starter and detail-oriented capable of independently tracking and following up on commitments
- Strong Analytical/computer skills, a developed skill set with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization
- Proficiency in handling and organizing documentation associated with projects
- Ability to summarize key takeaways from meetings (technical and non-technical) that can be translated into action
- Demonstrated track record of effectively working with highly detailed documents
- Demonstrated capabilities in presenting ideas written and orally are required
- Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Nearest Major Market: Boston
Job Segment:
Business Manager, Project Manager, Sharepoint, Developer, Laboratory, Management, Technology, Science
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
