Contracts Intern - Fall

Job ID: 112157

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

Contracts Internship: Launch Your Career!

Prepare for a dynamic summer with Leonardo DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL! As a dedicated part-time Fall 2025 Contracts Intern, you'll be immersed in the intricacies of contracts, supporting the development and execution of agreements and aiding proposals. Our military vehicles represent the forefront of defense technology — and your contributions will be essential in ensuring the contractual soundness of these vital projects.

Job Responsibilities

Work with Contract Lead to administer and monitor contract performance on government contracts

Provide support for the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures

Responsible for reviewing standard contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmations, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues, reviewing agreement amendments/modifications and incorporating changes under the advisement and direction of the Contracts Lead

Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, identify risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions

Respond to standard inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions

Assist/support fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections

Assist in proposal preparation for customer requirements

Prepare standard price proposals

Monitor contract performance and cost controls and ensure compliance with contract terms

Assist in preparing routine teaming agreements, MOUs, MOAs, and domestic and international consultant/sales representative agreements and other contractual agreements

Under direction, prepare contractual documents, including the preparation of contract terms and conditions, and assemble contract documentation package

Participate in management review of proposals/contracts and in the conduct of program reviews

Assist with the closeout process within the contract lifecycle

Maintain effective internal and external customer relations

Perform special projects as requested

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS’ mission, values and culture

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Must be actively enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate or master’s program in Accounting, Business, Finance, Legal or a related field.

Requires a minimum of two years of academic experience with a GPA that shines as bright as your ambition – 3.0 or higher!

Proficiency in MS Office 365.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Ability to solve various complex business problems.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Microsoft Excel skills

Detail oriented

Ability to multi-task

Team player

Research/Investigative Skills

Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LEL