CORPORATE STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Strategy and Development Intern for Summer 2027 in Arlington, VA. The role supports the corporate strategy team across M&A, partnerships, annual planning, and enterprise initiatives.

You will conduct financial analyses, market research, and assist with due diligence while engaging with leaders across the organization. The position requires enrollment in a related degree program with a minimum 3.0 GPA, 40-hour weeks for 10 weeks, and no

Qualifications

• GPA minimum 3.0; official transcripts required.
• Enrolled in a relevant degree program supporting the company’s business needs.
• Typically rising junior or above, attending school in fall after internship or enrolled in a related Master's program.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week for at least 10 weeks in summer.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy projects spanning M&A transaction support and defense budget analysis.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and business-case analyses.
• Develop briefing and review materials; perform market research.
• Assist in project management and due diligence; build cross-functional relationships.

Education

Business

Management

Accounting

Economics/Finance

Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation

Computer Information Science or Information Technology

Communications

Marketing

English

Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CORPORATE STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 8, 2026

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:No

Salary Range:$44,988.00 to$69,412.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you.

The Role

HII's Corporate Strategy and Development team is looking for an intern for the Summer of 2027! Based in Arlington, VA, HII’s Corporate Strategy & Development team is responsible for driving HII’s enterprise strategy, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), corporate development & partnerships, annual strategic planning, enterprise initiatives, technology initiatives and international strategic initiatives such as our AUKUS efforts.

The Corporate Strategy & Development Intern will support all aspects of the company’s organic and inorganic strategy, including participating in strategy projects spanning M&A transaction support, defense budget analysis, go-to-market strategy, new market development, acquisition integration, and operational and technology strategy initiatives. This role will contribute to major strategy initiatives, conduct analysis (e.g. financial modeling, valuation, business cases), develop briefing & review materials, perform market research, assist in project management & due diligence, and cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization.

All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program:

• School Name
• Degree Program & Major
• Anticipated Graduation Date
• Current Academic Level (such as junior, senior, grad school)
• Overall GPA - 4.0 scale
• Copy of unofficial transcripts uploaded at application REQUIRED

Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided

Short term housing/assistance may be available

The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026!

Must Have

1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required)

2. Be enrolled in a relevant degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements which are typically in the following areas:

• Business
• Management
• Accounting
• Economics/Finance
• Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation
• Computer Information Science or Information Technology
• Communications
• Marketing
• English
• Human Resources

3. Currently attending a 4 year college or university (or 2+2 program) and ideally will be a rising Junior or above, and will be attending school in the fall following the internship, or currently enrolled in a relevant Master's program

4. Ability to work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer

A valid email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers

The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026!

Nice to Have

Business/Economics Curriculums preferred with prior relevant coursework in the preferred field/major of study.

Familiarity with Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.