Contract Administration Intern

Posted:
9/24/2024, 9:08:01 AM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

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.

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
  • 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
  • Assist in development and maintaining of various information databases as required by contract

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
  • Graduation date of May 2025 or later
  • Must be willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI
  • Must be able to work 20 hrs/week during the school year and full-time hours during breaks

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

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.