Contracts and Trade Compliance Intern
We are seeking a motivated Contracts & Trade Compliance Intern to join our team for the summer of 2025. This internship will provide you with valuable insights into contract management processes and trade compliance standards.
Essential Functions:
- Support Contracts Team and assist in the review of contractual documentation to support contract close-out activities.
- Assist in review of historical contract data for development of preferred position library.
- Research regulatory guidance to integrate regulations into business processes to maximize outcomes.
- Research customs compliance export procedures, policies, and documentation necessary for compliant operation of the business.
- Review shipping documents for classifications, export/import restrictions, applicable authorizations, opportunity to reduce applicable import tariffs, etc.
- Update Trade Compliance Management System (EASE) with Export Commodity Classification Numbers (ECCNs).
- Develop and/or update Contracts and Trade Compliance Sharepoint Sites with meaningful resources to further subject-matter reach within company.
- Analyze, assess and provide mitigation tactics for business and contractual risk.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and best practices.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, International Business, Legal, Supply Chain Management or related field
- 3.0+ GPA
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a Team environment
- Self-starter with strong organizational and computer skills
- Experience creating and maintaining complex Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Familiarity with U.S. Government agencies (i.e. Defense Security Cooperative Agency (DSCA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Department of State (DOS), Department of Commerce (DOC), etc.)
- Creative and strategic mindset
RENK America is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V