Contracts Intern, Summer 2027 - New Hampshire

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

7d • $44,724 - $60,326 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Summer Internship Program is a 10-week program providing real-world experience within a global defense and commercial contractor, with challenging assignments, training, and mentoring. Interns can interact with senior and executive leaders through networking events, one-on-one meetings, and an end-of-term group project. At the end of the summer, interns may interview for BAE Systems’ Contracts Leadership Development Program in a full-time permanent role or for other entry-level positions.

Contracts interns take part in a six-week group project that includes presentation training, training on systems used within the contracts organization, a simulated proposal process, simulated customer negotiations, and a final presentation to senior management. They also support senior contracts administrators with a range of contract-related work, including proposal preparation, negotiations, contract analysis and administration, customer communication, closeouts, records, delivery reporting, and related activities.

The position is part of BAE Systems’ nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program (Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress). Participants work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects and have access to career development opportunities and networking with business leaders and other students. The role has a hybrid schedule, with onsite days at either the Nashua, New Hampshire, or Merrimack, New Hampshire site. The required start date is June 7, 2027, and interns must be able to work at least ten consecutive weeks during the summer.

Requirements

• Be a college junior majoring in Business, Liberal Arts, or a similar field, graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Be able to work for at least ten consecutive weeks during the summer.
• Have a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Work a hybrid schedule with onsite days at either the Nashua, NH, or Merrimack, NH site.
• Start on June 7, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support senior contracts administrators with proposal preparation, contract negotiations, fact finding, contract analysis and administration, and/or Government audit activities.
• Assist with contract execution and work with contract customers, including U.S. Government, commercial and international customers, and prime U.S. Government contractors.
• Conduct contract closeouts in collaboration with other program functions.
• Review contract modifications and administer contract change notices and special sales orders in Oracle.
• Communicate with customers via email and/or formal letters.
• Schedule and report deliveries.
• Assist with preparing Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs).
• Prepare weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports as required by the Business Area.
• Compile and maintain contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and company policies.
• Participate in a six-week group project involving presentation training, contracts systems training, a simulated proposal process, simulated customer negotiations, and a final presentation to senior management.
• Engage in LEAP program projects, career development opportunities, and networking activities.

Benefits

• Temporary employees may elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
• Temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
• Interns receive training and mentoring opportunities, career development opportunities, and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern