Program Controls Intern

Summary

Join Raft, a customer-obsessed small business, as a Program Controls Intern! You will work alongside Program Directors and Product Managers, supporting program planning, financial analysis, and performance tracking. This internship offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration and valuable program management skills. Ideal for students interested in program controls and public sector experience, the role involves tasks such as developing schedules, tracking budgets, managing risks, and generating performance reports. The internship is remote with potential travel, running from June to August 2025, and offers part-time hours with competitive hourly compensation.

Requirements

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate interest in program controls, project management, or the defense industry
• Show proficiency in tools like MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn project management software
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when needed

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for various programs
• Support Program Directors and Product Managers in ensuring schedules are realistic and achievable
• Monitor schedule performance and help identify variances
• Learn to track program budgets and expenditures
• Support the preparation of financial reports and variance analyses
• Assist in maintaining financial tools like the master rate card
• Work with program leaders to identify and assess program risks and issues
• Contribute to developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Support tracking and reporting on risk management activities
• Gain experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices to track program performance
• Help generate performance reports and analyze trends
• Participate in program reviews and status meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Have familiarity with financial or project management tools like JIRA or MS Project
• Have experience with data analysis and reporting
• Demonstrate interest in Agile methodologies or exposure to program planning concepts

Benefits

• Remote work with potential travel to Raft HQ
• June to August 2025 duration
• Part-time hours, up to 29 hours per week
• $20 - $24 per hour compensation, based on experience and qualifications