Contract Operations Intern

Job Title: Contract Operations Intern

Location: Hybrid – Herndon, VA (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: Full-time, Temporary (Fixed-Term Internship)

Internship Term: Summer 2026

Pay Type: W2 employee

Reporting To: Ryan Murakami

Management Duties: None

Clearance Required: None

Compensation: DOE

Position Overview

Four Inc. is seeking a Contract Operations Intern to support the Operations team with contract administration, data organization, and special projects related to contract lifecycle management (CLM). This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to real-world contract operations in a collaborative environment.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three in-office days per week at Four Inc.’s headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, and two remote workdays.

Essential Functions

• Inventory and consolidate agreements from CRM systems, email archives, and SharePoint into a centralized contract library


• Review, triage, and organize contracts by type, counterparty, and lifecycle status


• Perform document cleanup, including duplication, file naming standardization, version control, and formatting consistency


• Extract and validate key contract metadata (effective date, term, renewal provisions, governing law, parties, contract value, etc.)


• Prepare contracts for ingestion into the Workday Evisort CLM platform


• Support bulk uploads and quality assurance reviews of documents and metadata within Evisort


• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper tagging


• Identify gaps or risks in contract records (missing amendments, unsigned documents, expired agreements, etc.)


• Assist in developing filing standards, naming conventions, and standard operating procedures for ongoing contract governance


• Build basic reports and trackers to monitor ingestion progress and data quality


• Partner with internal stakeholders to request missing documentation and clarify contract details


• Document processes and recommend improvements to streamline future contract intake


• Gain exposure to contract lifecycle management best practices, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and access to benefits in accordance with company policy


• Hands-on experience with an enterprise contract lifecycle management tool (Workday Evisort)


• Exposure to real-world contract governance, data management, and operational processes


• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced operations professionals


• Hybrid work environment with an inclusive, collaborative company culture


• Professional development opportunities and meaningful project ownership

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university


• Highly detail-oriented and organized with a strong data hygiene mindset


• Comfortable working with large volumes of documents and spreadsheets


• Analytical thinker able to identify inconsistencies and patterns


• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems (CLM tools, Workday, SharePoint, Excel/Google Sheets)


• Strong written communication and documentation skills


• Self-starter capable of managing priorities and owning assigned projects


• Curious and process-improvement oriented


• Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Legal Operations, Business Operations, or Information Management


• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets (sorting, filtering, basic formulas)


• Exposure to contracts, compliance, or document management systems


• Coursework in business, pre-law, information systems, or operations-related fields

Physical Requirements

The work is generally sedentary and performed in an office or remote setting; however, some travel to government or partner sites may be required.

 The position may require:

• Visual acuity to view computer screens, read technical documents, and perform data analysis and data entry


• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods


• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment


• Occasional lifting or carrying of equipment, boxes, or documents (typically under 40 lbs)


• Ability to hear and speak clearly in virtual and in-person meetings

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About the Company

Four Inc. is a fast-growing public sector IT provider with a long history of delivering exceptional results in the federal and SLED markets. We are a multi-state employer with a collaborative, people-focused culture. As we continue to scale, we are building structure and improving processes while delivering excellent service to our customers.

Four Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled persons and veterans. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact [email protected]. This job opening will be listed with the appropriate state workforce agency as required under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).