Contract Administration Intern

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Assist contract administrators in the administration of assigned government contracts. Serve as a support liaison between customers and the company in providing information concerning pricing government contracts scheduling forecasting and other requests.

YOUR IMPACT

• Assist in preparing and coordinating various reports and other information as required by contract and corporate management and ensure timely delivery and distribution
• Review contracts for accuracy. Determine course of action if correction is required and communicate to appropriate team member. Track and follow-up on error resolution.
• Assist in preparing additional data and/or correspondence as may be required by management or the contract
• Assist in preparing Quotation Requests and proposals
• Assist in researching reviewing and disseminating contract information to company personnel as required
• Assist in reviewing and interpreting contract and government acquisition regulation language and disseminate to company personnel as required
• Load and maintain Customer Sales Orders (CSOs) in JDE
• Assist in development and maintaining of various information databases as required by contract

*This position has a Spring 2026 start date

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

• Student in a Junior standing or higher working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Law Accounting Finance or related field
• This is a YEAR-ROUND opportunity. Individual must be willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh WI for full duration or part of the internship.
• Must be willing to work full-time hours during summers and breaks and part time hours (around 20 hours per week) during the school year.
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Military experience is a plus
• Resourceful with the ability to work independently learn quickly and prioritize workload
• Accurate with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills
• Able to function in a small team environment; must be able to determine when to attain consensus
• Completed a Quantitative Business Analysis class (Excel) or equivalent or have had equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Range:

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