Total 6 Internship job vacancies in Fort Meade, Maryland

As a Human Resources Benefits Specialist, GG-0201-07, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with processing benefits request, and forms.
• Assisting with managing the Benefits Resource Mailbox.
• Assisting with preparing sensitive correspondence on complex, and/or delicate case matters.
• Assisting with providing information necessary to help employees obtain maximum gains from available benefits.
• Assisting with facilitating training to supervisors and employees on benefits programs.
• Utilizing automated human resources systems to prepare and process basic personnel/benefits actions
• Assisting with coordinating personnel actions and notifying the Team Leader and/or Senior HR Specialist of discrepancies requiring corrections to personnel actions.

• Serves as a Senior Legal Advisor and the Principal International Law Advisor within the USCYBERCOM Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA).
• Responsible for international law matters, especially USCYBERCOM’s international agreements program as it relates to policy, plans, partnerships, exercises, and operations.
• Conducts extensive research into legal and command operational issues associated with bi-lateral or multi-lateral proposals in order to ensure compliance with an extensive array of national, host nation, and international laws.
• Renders advice on the spectrum of military and civil legal issues, including but not limited to those matters pertaining to customs and taxes, immigration, burden and expense sharing, labor, facilities, fiscal matters, and the like.
• Serves as the principal international agreements legal advisor with respect to bilateral and multilateral international organizations, and a recognized expert in international law
• Develops, plans, and leads and/or participates as USCYBERCOM’s legal advisor in negotiations undertaken by the command dealing with high level foreign government officials on varied and highly complicated matters with national security significance
• Negotiations often are of interest to the DoD and Department of State as well as the U.S. Congress and may influence relationships between countries involved and the United States and set precedents that may influence negotiations with other nations

About Alcon:

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

Position Description:

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated intern to join us onsite for 10-12 weeks in Summer 2024 at the Fort Worth, TX location. Alcon interns will have the opportunity to not only gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. They will also have the chance to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly.  Alcon also offers interns personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Display creative problem-solving skills to achieve client objectives.

• Proficient with the Macintosh OS and software including but not limited to, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

• Keep current with computer technology, hardware, and software.

• Possess an average to high degree of color acuity.

• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy. Frequent internal company and external contacts.

• Assist other designers as assigned by supervisor. Maintain sensitivity to global and cultural differences as it applies to design.

• Display a high degree of professionalism, interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, presentation, teamwork, and written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adjust to rapidly shifting priorities to achieve deadline objectives while diminishing factors that could hinder progress.

• Ensure that all projects are completed on schedule, within budgetary constraints, and are accurate.

• Prioritize and report changes in project status daily.

• Creates, and produces marketing, advertising, and sales promotion materials to implement marketing strategies and sales objectives.

• Evaluates and modifies promotion or advertising programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.

• Must be pursuing at least a Bachelor's level degree in Creative Communications or Creative Design

• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0

• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)

• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated)

• Ability to commit to a 10–12 week, full time (40 hours per week) summer internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Prior experience with PowerPoint; ability to create and edit presentation material

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience working with cross-functional teams

• BA or BFA Major in Graphic Arts or Advertising Design

• Portfolio of existing work that demonstrates design ability & potential.

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Communications Specialist supporting Alcon's Global Internal Communications, you will be trusted with implementing effective communication plans, managing communication and change management projects, and ensuring consistent and engaging messaging across various platforms. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Writing, Editing, and Designing: Create and edit a wide range of communications materials, including executive communications, internal announcements, presentations, internal social media and blog posts, and other relevant content. Design visually appealing and engaging communication materials.
• Technical Skills: Expertise using communication tools such as Staffbase, Sharepoint Intranet, Viva Engage, and other relevant platforms to facilitate effective and efficient communication within the organization.
• Communication Plan Execution: Contribute to and execute communication plans aligned with organizational objectives and communications strategy to enhance employee experience and engagement.
• Change Management Project Management: Execute change management projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation.
• Executive Communications: Support execution of comms strategies for senior executives as assigned to ensure effective communications to internal stakeholders, including internal social media posts, dynamic content development and written instruments.
• Employee Experience and Engagement: Develop and implement deliverables to enhance employee experience, including internal events.
• Internal Events: Support the execution of internal events including global webcasts, leadership meetings, periodic and regular comms initiatives such as internal communication for earnings and community programming.
• Content Approvals: Coordinate and administer approval of communications materials in line with the Communications approval process.
• Crisis/Issue Management: Provide ad hoc communications support during crisis or issues management situations under the direction of senior corporate comms leadership.
• Confidentiality Management: Handle highly confidential information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality protocols.
• Continuous Learning and Development: Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging communication technologies. Continuously learn and adapt to new tools and techniques to improve communication effectiveness.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Relevant certifications will be a plus.
• Experience in corporate communications or a related field, with a focus in writing, editing, and designing.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management communications and project management preferred.
• Strong technical proficiency in communication tools such as Staffbase, Sharepoint Intranet, Viva Engage, etc.
• Proven experience in executing communication plans.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience in supporting crisis communications and performing in high-pressure situations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency in messaging.
• Experience in handling confidential information and exercising appropriate discretion.
• Highly collaborative and consultative approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse organization, within a team that will support your growth and development.
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"

Additional Position Information:

• Work hours: Standard Working hours, Hybrid work schedule required (Monday - Thursday onsite, Friday remote optional)
• Travel Requirements: less than 5%
• Relocation assistance: no
• Sponsorship available: no

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Position Summary:

KBR seeks a Summer 2024 Intern looking to gain practical experience in Supply Chain Management.  In this internship, you will assist the Procurement Department in various procurement activities and support supplies and services for government and commercial customers at the best value necessary to meet the required price, quality, quantity, and delivery schedules. You will assist in defining business solutions that enable KBR to execute its contractual commitments while forging impactful relationships with internal stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

In this internship, you will:

• Work with different types of contract vehicles
• Gain exposure to KBR’s system applications.
• Support supplier source selection, subcontract/purchase order placement,

           cost/price analysis, record keeping, negotiations, documentation

           preparation, subcontract/purchase order maintenance, and supplier

           management.

• Assist in preparing Requests for Proposal/Quotes, analysis and evaluation of proposals, negotiation of subcontract provisions, and ‘cradle to grave’ subcontract/purchase order administration.
• Gain an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Contractor Procurement System Review (CPSR), ISO-9001: 2008, and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

Desired /Skills

• Detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Effective time management skills and punctuality
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business disciplines, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Due to the nature of KBR’s work and U.S. export regulations, the successful candidate must be a US citizen.
• Management or comparable Military experience
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and share knowledge.
• A sense of duty and desire to contribute to Organizational success.
• Ability to form respectful relationships with customers and colleagues.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Are you solution-oriented and enthusiastic about delivering results? Do you like thinking creatively, creating new solutions, managing projects and problem solving? Are you passionate about recruiting enterprises to the LPL platform?

Do you enjoy running a large/complex project and having ownership and responsibility of the strategy and execution?

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!
 

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The role of the Enterprise Internal Business Development Officer (IBDO), Financial Institutions is to be the sales partner to the Enterprise External Business Development Officer (EBDO), Financial Institutions. They are responsible for driving outsized performance in the recruitment of new bank and credit union wealth management relationships to LPL Financial. This role will provide exposure throughout LPL, while supporting the end-to-end process of onboarding a new financial institution.

This position is designed for an individual with a background in Business-to-Business sales. Skills required include: organizational, communication, and ability to prioritize while executing quickly.  Having a strong work ethic, being an effective communicator, strong project management skills and a sense of diplomacy will be imperative to the success of in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with EBDO to add prospective Financial Institutions into the pipeline

• Partner with EBDO to provide solutions and strategies in efforts to move prospective Financial Institutions through the pipeline

• Schedule and prepare Home Office Vist (HOV) and Field Office Visit (FOV) meeting checklists; including agenda, internal partner coordination, and effective meeting planning

• Coordinate meeting follow-up items and draft responses to be sent to prospective financial institution

• Execute upon agenda delivery for all external and internal meetings and partner with sales strategy team to deliver effective content for prospective financial institution engagements 

• Participate with EBDO in regularly-scheduled check-ins with enterprises that specialize in the support of financial institutions

• Leverage underwriting system and work with advisor capital or corporate development to approve pricing and draft proposals

• Draft pricing proposal based on underwriting results

• Coordinate internal resources to draft RFP’s, focused primarily on getting "answers in boxes" (0-80% completion of RFP)

• Coordinate resources to introduce signed financial institution to transition team, includes scheduling kickoff call and potential advisor enrollment materials

• Draft and maintain prospect workbook and enterprise prospect profile documenting key facts and decisions of all prospective financial institution in the pipeline

• Attend weekly transition calls for committed financial institutions

• Request draft contracts, amendments and non-disclosure agreement within the legal portal

• Input contract accommodations in onboarding system once financial institution joins LPL

• Disburse onboarding form upon contract execute to establish institution ID

• Execute transition assistance disbursement process

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study from an accredited college or university

• Possess 5 - 10 years direct/equivalent experience with offering wealth management services within a bank or credit union

• Possess strong project management skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, written, and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to manage concurrent complex projects and prioritize delivery

Preferences:

• Strong understanding and passion for the financial services industry

• Direct experience working closely with financial advisors and/or the executive leadership teams of wealth management firms

• Demonstrate strong organizational, problem solving, and decision making skills

• Enthusiastic, polished, and professional demeanor

• Strong ability to develop and memorialize key workflows and pull projects through completion

• Superior communication skills

• Understanding of complex sales processes

Pay Range:

Why LPL? 

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.