Contract Administration Intern

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a summer internship in contract administration related to government contracts across Army, Marine Corps, B2B and international clients. You will assist in preparing reports, reviewing contracts, and coordinating information with internal teams.

The role requires a student in good standing pursuing a business/finance-related degree, willingness to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI, and to work full-time during the summer with a December 2027 or

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 opportunity; willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for full duration of internship.
• Must be willing to work full-time during summer.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and coordinating various reports and other information as required by contract and corporate management.
• Review contracts for accuracy.
• Determine action if correction is required and communicate to appropriate team member.
• Track and follow-up on error resolution.
• Prepare additional data and/or correspondence as required by management or contract
• Prepare Quotation Requests and proposals
• Research, review, and disseminate contract information to company personnel
• Review and interpret contract and government acquisition regulation language and disseminate to personnel
• Load and maintain CSOs in JDE
• Develop and maintain information databases as required by contract

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Excel proficiency

Education

Business/Finance degree

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

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.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and project innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs everyday. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.