Contract Administration Internship

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administration Intern to gain hands-on experience across contract lifecycle management, proposals, and T&Cs review in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will work with Contracts, Program Management, Business Development, Operations, Finance, Quality, and other teams to support document preparation, compliance analysis, and process improvements while learning ITAR and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in business management/administration, contract administration, law or closely related field.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts team in creating, reviewing, and editing various types of agreements and contract documents, gaining hands-on experience in end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with the Contracts and Program Management teams to format and organize documents for proposal submissions, aligning with standards and customer specs.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of contract terms and conditions under guidance, highlighting key areas for compliance review and risk assessment.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance departmental processes, such as workflow automation and contract tracking methods.
• Work with Program Management, Business Development, Operations, Finance, and Quality to provide contracts-related support and cross-functional understanding.
• Help maintain records and assist with reporting on contracts metrics to support decision-making.
• Gain familiarity with regulatory requirements and help ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree program in business/contract administration/law

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Job description

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary.

Position Profile

The Contracts Administration Intern will assist with a variety of contract administration activities from establishing agreements, proposal preparation, process improvement initiatives, and terms and conditions review. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Contracts functions and begin to develop the skillset needed to be successful as a Contracts professional.

This role will work closely with members of the Contracts, Program Management, Business Development, Operations, Finance, Quality, and additional company functions on a variety of tasks/projects. Given the variety of ongoing projects, interns can work with the staff to guide their summer experience towards areas of specific interest, while gaining realistic exposure to a fast-paced business environment with ample opportunities to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts team in creating, reviewing, and editing various types of agreements and contract documents, gaining hands‑on experience in end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with the Contracts and Program Management teams to help compile, format, and organize documents for proposal submissions, ensuring alignment with company standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of contract terms and conditions under guidance, highlighting key areas for compliance review and risk assessment.
• Participate in ongoing initiatives to enhance departmental processes, such as workflow automation, documentation practices, and contract tracking methods.
• Work closely with Program Management, Business Development, Operations, Finance, and Quality departments to provide contracts-related support, improving cross‑functional understanding.
• Help maintain accurate records and assist with reporting on contracts metrics, supporting decision‑making and tracking key performance indicators for the Contracts department.
• Gain familiarity with regulatory requirements and help ensure compliance with company and client policies, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Must be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program and pursuing a major in business management/administration, contract administration, law or closely related field.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, writing, and editing skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of the team
• Ability to function professionally in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Visio programs
• Ability to set and accomplish goals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with individuals internally and externally at all levels
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Previous internship experience in a related field.
• Internship experience with a Department of Defense contractor
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

Eeo Statement & Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).