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Answering the Call to Support Those Who Serve\"\"<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Joseph O\u2019Reilly \u201925 turned his internship into a career at one of the leading defense contractors in the United States. O\u2019Reilly is a °µÍø³Ô¹Ï graduate who majored in Cybersecurity Management<\/a> with a minor in Business and is a former member of the Raiders men\u2019s lacrosse<\/a> team.<\/p>\n

After transferring to Rivier as a sophomore, he was eager to gain professional experience through an internship and applied to BAE Systems<\/a>, a global aerospace, defense, commercial, and cybersecurity company, in December 2023. He secured an interview and landed an internship at the company\u2019s Merrimack, N.H. location for the summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI became familiar with BAE Systems through my cybersecurity classes,\u201d O\u2019Reilly says. \u201cWhen I learned about an internship opportunity, I was quick to apply.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a Contracts Administrator intern, O\u2019Reilly led contract closeouts, reviewing completed agreements to ensure all requirements were met between the company and customers. He continued part-time during the fall semester of his senior year and was later hired full-time under the same position.<\/p>\n

Through his internship, O\u2019Reilly built a strong professional network, including connections with fellow Rivier alumni who work at BAE Systems. As his responsibilities have grown within his current role, he has seen firsthand how those relationships and his work contribute to both the company\u2019s success and its customer outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cI made a lot of great connections during my internship, and I believe those earlier relationships played a big part in me landing my full-time job,\u201d he says. \u201cHaving strong communication and writing skills is also important. One small mistake with a customer could cost the company money or create liability, so that was one of my biggest takeaways from the internship.\u201d<\/p>\n

O\u2019Reilly credits his professors at Rivier for being supportive, knowledgeable, and attuned to the student perspective, helping set students up for success after graduation. Going forward, he\u2019s focused on continuing to grow and contribute within a mission-driven organization. Citing the company\u2019s motto, \u201cWe protect those who protect us,\u201d O\u2019Reilly says it\u2019s something he keeps in mind to ensure he\u2019s bringing value to his work every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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