Contract Administration Intern (Defense)

Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States; must be willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the full duration of the summer internship.

Salary: $18.00–$37.00 per hour

Company

Oshkosh Defense manufactures tactical vehicles and advanced defense systems for government, military, business-to-business, and international customers.

What you will do

• Assist contract administrators with the administration of assigned government contracts.
• Prepare and coordinate contract reports, correspondence, quotation requests, proposals, and supporting data.
• Review contracts for accuracy, coordinate corrections, and track error resolution.
• Research and interpret contract terms and government acquisition regulations, then share relevant information with company personnel.
• Load and maintain Customer Sales Orders in JDE and update contract-related databases.
• Support communication between government customers and internal teams regarding pricing, scheduling, forecasting, and other requests.

Requirements

• Must be a junior-standing student or higher pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business, law, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Must be available to work full-time during summer 2027.
• Expected graduation date must be December 2027 or later.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to prioritize work independently.
• Ability to work in a small team environment and determine when consensus is needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and completed quantitative business analysis coursework or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Military experience.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with opportunities to support professional growth and success.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
• Some positions may require access to controlled goods and technologies under U.S. export regulations.