Description
Are you looking to bridge your classroom coursework in computer science, systems administration, or cybersecurity with real-world national defense technology?
At Leidos, we don’t just offer internships - we offer career acceleration.
Join Leidos’ mission-focused Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) IT Services team supporting senior defense leaders and national-level command functions. It's a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where the work directly supports national defense operations where uptime is mission-essential.
We’re seeking a motivated Project Management Intern to work directly with experienced Project Managers, technical teams, and functional staff in executing enterprise-level Air Force IT initiatives. Operate at a scale and with mission relevance second to none.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project completion.
- Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and preparing meeting agendas to facilitate effective communication among project team members.
- Track project progress by updating project management software and tools, ensuring milestones are met on schedule.
- Compile and organize project documentation, ensuring all necessary materials are accessible for team members and stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments for projects to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support the project manager in liaising with external vendors and stakeholders to maintain communication and project alignment.
- Analyze project data to prepare reports on project status, performance, and outcomes for internal review and stakeholder updates.
- Participate in quality assurance processes by reviewing project deliverables and providing feedback to ensure they meet specified standards and requirements.
- Monitor and track project dependencies.
- Create a work breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverables.
- Actively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or IT, or a closely related field.
- Must be in good academic standing (Rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors considered).
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance (or possess an active clearance).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook/Teams).
- High organizational ability, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall concepts and methodologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, or Planner.
- Knowledge of risk management, requirements gathering, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Prior internship or experience in IT, engineering, defense, or customer-support environments.
Work location and schedule
- National Capital Region (Pentagon / Joint Base Andrews / Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling)
- FT or PT, core business hours 8am-4pm, 10-12 week internship, target start early June 2027
- Limited public transportation options
Why Leidos? What This Internship Offers You
- Real-World Impact: Hands-on exposure to mission-critical systems that support top senior leaders and joint military defense operations.
- Direct Mentorship: Daily guidance from senior project manager who are invested in your technical growth and professional development.
- Defense Tech Foundation: Clear pathways toward post-graduation full-time employment, government security clearance attainment, and DoD 8140 compliance.
- Skill Advancement: Transform academic theory into tangible experience spanning risk and issue management, collaboration, methodology exposure, and administrative tasks.