Contract Specialist Cooper Cap Internship
Make a living — and a difference
Air Force and Space Force Contract Specialists are the heart of a complex process relying on sound business acumen to deliver innovative and strategic business solutions that include everything from aerospace systems, such as satellites, electronics, and high-performing aircraft deployed directly to the warfighter to commercially available supplies and services necessary for the day-to-day operations of our military installations.
Air Force and Space Force Contract Specialists are mission-focused business leaders who are at the forefront, leveraging quantitative skill sets to analyze proposals, negotiate, execute, and administer contracts to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.
Career Paths
- Services
- Supplies
- Construction
- Pricing
- Small Business
- Source Selection
COP Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship
- Recent graduate (within two years of completing degree or within six years if a Veteran)
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business or related fields
- GPA 2.95 or above
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by the Department of the Air Force (e.g., Background check)
COP Program Details
- A formal three-year training and career development track
- Real-world projects and missions
- Mentoring provided by Senior leadership
- Annual performance-based promotions
- Placement into a permanent Air Force Civilian Service position once COP Program is successfully completed
COP Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ program
- Recruitment Bonus for selected positions