Contracts Intern

L3Harris; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Texas invites students for a summer Contracts Intern position. You will support contract management activities for Government, Commercial, and International programs, including proposals, contract administration, funding entry, and performance tracking.

You will provide strategic input to program teams, help resolve contract issues, assess and mitigate risk, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with customer requirements, government regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management, Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the proposal, administration, and general business process for contract management support to complex, multi-year Government, Commercial, and International programs, in accordance with Company policies, government regulations and customer requirements
• Process contract funding into PeopleSoft and maintain program performance metrics
• Provide contract management support to internal program teams, providing a strategic viewpoint, assisting in solving complex problems, and offering creative solutions
• Analyze, assess and provide mitigation tactics for business and contractual risk
• Prepare, negotiate, review, and execute contracts detailing prices, terms and special provisions
• Responsible for identifying applicable subcontract flow-down clauses and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management, Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Contracts Intern

Job ID: 41459

Job Location:

Job Schedule: 9/80:

Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a summer intern that supports contract management activities for complex Government, Commercial, and International programs, including proposals, contract administration, funding entry, and performance tracking. Provides strategic support to program teams by helping resolve contract issues, assessing and mitigating risk, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements, government regulations, and company policies.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the proposal, administration, and general business process for contract management support to complex, multi-year, Government, Commercial, and International programs, in accordance with Company policies, government regulations and customer requirements
• Process contract funding into PeopleSoft and maintain program performance metrics
• Provide contract management support to internal program teams, providing a strategic viewpoint, assisting in solving complex problems, and offering creative solutions
• Analyze, assess and provide mitigation tactics for business and contractual risk
• Prepare, negotiate, review, and execute contracts detailing prices, terms and special provisions
• Responsible for identifying applicable subcontract flow-down clauses and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and best practices

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management, Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.