Intern, Contracts

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Millersville, MD is seeking a Contracts Intern to support the full contract lifecycle for Government, Commercial, and International programs. You will assist with proposal development, contract administration, and business processes in line with company policies and government regulations.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, business judgment, and collaboration with program teams to deliver risk-based, strategic contract guidance.

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.
• Process contract funding into PeopleSoft and maintain program performance metrics.
• Provide contract management support to internal program teams, offering a strategic viewpoint and creative solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business judgment

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 Code: 42332

Job Location: Millersville, MD

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

Job Description

The Contracts Management Specialist supports the full contract lifecycle for complex, multi‑year Government, Commercial, and International programs. This role is responsible for assisting with proposal development, contract administration, and overall business processes in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, business judgment, and the ability to support program teams with strategic contract guidance and risk‑based solutions.

Essential Functions

• Assistin the proposal, administration, and general business process for contractmanagement support to complex, multi‑year, Government, Commercial, andInternational programs, in accordance with Company policies, governmentregulations and customer requirements
• Processcontract funding into PeopleSoft and maintain program performancemetrics
• Providecontract management support to internal program teams, providing astrategic viewpoint, assisting in solving complex problems, and offeringcreative solutions
• Analyze,assess and provide mitigation tactics for business and contractual risk
• Prepare,negotiate, review, and execute contracts detailing prices, terms andspecial provisions
• Responsiblefor identifying applicable subcontract flow‑down clauses and riskassessments
• Ensurecompliance with government regulations, corporate policies and bestpractices

Qualifications

• To be eligible, candidate's must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $21.00/ hour - $41.50/ hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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.

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.