Summer 2026 Contracts Administrator Associate (Intern)

General Dynamics Information Technology

100d • $19 - $26

About The Position

Sponsorship is not available for this role. At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn’t be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team. What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry? GDIT’s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind! Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT’s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following: Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients. Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge. Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion. Interact with GDIT leaders. Participate in professional development. How Will You Make this Internship Opportunity Your Own? Our Contracts Administration Summer Internship will focus on supporting the contract administration process. Interns may help ensure compliance of contract documentation and assist with record retention and audit preparation. Interns may also support a program in developing proposals, program contract activities, and customer engagement. The ideal intern will be interested in administering federal contracts and task orders; have an ability to consider strategic solutions to address business and programmatic risks; as well as identifying and analyzing contract matters. This internship requires a nimble mindset, clear communication style and interest contracts administration.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in business or related field from a United States-based college or university or high school (must be over the age of 16).
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams).
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Nimble mindset and genuine intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to effectively articulate business challenges and solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or demonstrated interest in contracts administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the contract administration process.
• Ensure compliance of contract documentation.
• Assist with record retention and audit preparation.
• Support program in developing proposals and program contract activities.
• Engage with customers.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees