Contracts Intern

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. This 12-week internship provides real-world, hands-on experience in contracts administration and compliance, with projects that impact the business.

As a Contracts Intern, you will review customer contracts, upload awards into IFS, maintain orders, and help document changes. You will work with senior staff, receive feedback, and participate in lunch-and-learn sessions and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with junior standing in a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing new customer contracts and contract modifications alongside Contracts staff.
• Uploading contract awards and supporting documentation into EBAD’s ERP system, IFS.
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of customer orders within IFS.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.

Contracts Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting contract administration and compliance through:

• Reviewing new customer contracts and contract modifications alongside Contracts staff
• Uploading contract awards and supporting documentation into EBAD’s ERP system, IFS
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of customer orders within IFS
• Reviewing contract modifications to help identify and document changes
• Supporting the review of customer Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Proprietary Information Exchange Agreements (PIEAs), including agreements requiring renewal or termination
• Assisting with the closeout of completed contracts and coordinating required review activities
• Organizing and maintaining contract documentation and records
• Supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives, including reviewing and updating procedures for Contract Administration and Contract Compliance

As a part of our internship program, your experience will include:

• Robust projects with positive business impact
• Formal and informal feedback from managers
• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business
• Networking and social events
• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Qualified candidates will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with Junior standing at the time of application, preferably in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field. Candidates should possess strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.