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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are searching for a self-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented individual for the role of Supply Chain Support Specialist Intern to join our Supply Chain Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position will be responsible for supporting various supply chain functions including customer support for ARL’s secure data exchange and supplier information management system.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Maintain ARL’s Supply Chain Information Management system, including supplier compliance and technical capabilities
Provide Supply Chain help-desk customer support for research & engineering activities, and business & material acquisition processes
Assist file exchange users with password resets, MFA resets, new account setup and unlock suspended accounts
Add/remove permissions to file exchange share spaces and delete inactive user accounts
Set up new file folder structures as requested by ARL staff and create group permissions
Troubleshoot any file access issues
Investigate application issues, perform cause analysis, and take corrective actions
Perform yearly audits ARL’s secure data exchange and Supply Chain Information Management system
Automate supply chain work functions, services, and processes to be more efficient and user friendly
Create/update support documentation
Required skills/experience areas include:
Ability to use and apply AI in a business environment
Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion
Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
Demonstrated organization skills
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. This is a paid internship opportunity located at ARL in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided.
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
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Skills Required
- Ability to use and apply AI in a business environment
- Ability to provide clear written ideas and explanations
- Ability to analyze difficult problems, define issues, formulate solutions, and take corrective action
- Experience working effectively in an office environment using communication and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise discretion
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher
- Eligibility to obtain a government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Successful completion of required background checks
- Compliance with ARL drug testing and electronic and physical monitoring requirements
Penn State University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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