Summer - Government Sales Operations Intern

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The State of North Carolina Business Unit manages SAS’s comprehensive relationship with the State of North Carolina. This fully integrated business unit is responsible for end-to-end engagement, including sales and contracting, innovation, delivery, operations and support, and customer success.

• Work cross-functionally with teams across SAS to deliver outcomes that support both organizational goals and client needs.
• Provide input and work on the “Go to Market ”strategy within one of the divisions within the State.
• Support delivery innovation initiatives within the Innovation Hub.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and Hosted Managed Services (HMS) teams to drive integrated solutions.

• You are an undergraduate student studying Business/Economics, Political Science, or a related field;
  not graduating prior to December 2026
  .
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work effectively on large projects and within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Copilot (M365).
• You’recurious, passionate,authentic and accountable. These are ourvaluesand influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
• You’re interested in the future of data and AI and embrace technology.

• Understanding of state government operations and political environments.

• Cary HQ/Hybrid

• Internship: May 19, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
  
  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top;

and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pay Transparency:

The hourly rate for SAS internships is determined by the applicant’s year in school and the position they are hired into. Hourly rates range from $15 – $30 for associate’s/bachelor’s level positions and $29 - $49/hour for master’s/Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonus.

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