Contracts Intern, Summer 2027 - Endicott, NY (Hybrid)

BAE Systems • Village of Endicott, NY

7d • $40,658 - $54,841 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Summer Internship Program is a 10-week program offering real-world experience with a global defense and commercial contractor, challenging assignments, comprehensive training, mentoring, and opportunities to interact with senior and executive leadership through networking events, one-on-one meetings, and an end-of-term group project. Interns participate in a six-week group project that includes presentation training, training on contracts organization systems, a simulated proposal process, simulated customer negotiations, and a final presentation to senior management. 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 support senior contracts administrators with contract-related work, including proposals, negotiations, analysis, administration, customer communications, delivery reporting, contract closeouts, and records maintenance. The internship is part of BAE Systems’ nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, which provides opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, develop professionally, and network with business leaders and other students.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 the 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 by email and/or formal letters.
• Schedule and report deliveries.
• Assist with preparing Proprietary Information Agreements (PIA).
• 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 that includes presentation training, systems training, a simulated proposal process, simulated customer negotiations, and a final presentation to senior management.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern