Contract Administration Intern

Oshkosh Defense, LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense, LLC is offering a Summer 2027 internship in the contract administration group. You will support government contracts with the Army, Marine Corps, and international customers, assisting with pricing, scheduling, forecasting, and data requests.

The role requires a junior or higher standing student pursuing Business, Law, Accounting, or Finance, with willingness to relocate to Oshkosh, WI and work full-time during the summer.

Qualifications

• Student in a Junior standing or higher working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Summer internship; willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the full duration.
• Must be willing to work full-time during summer.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and coordinating reports and information for contract and management and ensure timely delivery.
• Review contracts for accuracy and track corrections/resolutions.
• Prepare data and correspondence as required by management or contract.
• Prepare Quotation Requests and proposals for gov't contracts.
• Research and disseminate contract information to company personnel.
• Review and interpret contract and acquisition regulation language for the team.
• Load and maintain CSOs in JDE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel (Quantitative Analysis)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Job Description

Learn how contracting with the government works. The Oshkosh Defense contract administration group is the liaison between the company and the government customer for awarding, modifying, and administering contracts across our government customer base (Army, Marine Corps, Business to Business, and International). 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 Summer 2027 start date

Minimum Qualifications

• Student in a Junior standing or higher working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field
• This is a Summer opportunity. Individual must be willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the full duration of the internship.
• Must be willing to work full‑time during summer.
• Graduation date of December 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

$18.00 - $37.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people‑first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.