Hybrid Project Management Intern

at Leidos

• Job title: Project Management Intern
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $39,000 - $70,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Reston, United States

About the role

• Project Management Intern supporting Navy's IT services program with project coordination and communication. Gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic defense contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in day-to-day project activities including task tracking, schedule updates, and milestone monitoring for SMIT program initiatives.
• Maintain project documentation, updating project management software systems, and ensuring that project deliverables are properly organized and accessible to team members.
• Participate in project meetings, take detailed notes, and help distribute action items and follow-up communications to relevant stakeholders across the Navy and Leidos teams.
• Collect and analyze project data to support decision-making processes for SMIT program improvements.
• Create status reports, update project dashboards, and assist in preparing presentations for stakeholder meetings.
• Track project metrics, identify trends, and help communicate project progress to various audiences including senior management, Navy clients, and cross-functional teams working on network operations and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Support communication efforts by drafting emails, scheduling meetings, and maintaining stakeholder contact lists for both internal Leidos teams and Navy personnel.
• Assist in coordinating project communications, ensuring that all team members receive timely updates.
• Identify process improvement opportunities specifically focused on gaining efficiencies and effectiveness for the SMIT program.
• Contribute to the development of project management templates, checklists, and standard operating procedures that align with government contracting requirements and help document best practices.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree program as a Business Administration, Information Technology, or Computer Information Systems (or similar) major
• Students should be sophomore year or higher with demonstrated academic performance and commitment for their studies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required with a demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Basic familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, Power App, JIRA, or similar platforms is preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software applications used in government contracting environments.
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• US citizenship required
• GPA of 3.0 or better

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement