Employee Relations Summer Intern - JobID-0295

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Training opportunities

Team building events

Onsite workplace

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking an Employee Relations 2027 Summer Intern to join our HR team onsite. The role supports focus groups across four sites, aids in the Engagement Survey, and assists with SOPs and ER documentation.

Candidate must be enrolled in a related degree and comfortable traveling up to 10%. Compensation is $28.00–$34.00 per hour, with on-site workplace based in Arlington.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BA/MA program in HR, IO psychology, business admin or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to capture employee voice.
• Excellent organizational skills with multi-time-zone scheduling.
• Discretion with sensitive HR data; able to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and invite participants for four-site HR focus groups (NJ, VA, MA, CA).
• Act as note-taker for sessions and compile structured summaries.
• Assist with Annual Employee Engagement Survey rollout and reporting.
• Help draft SOPs, HR guides, and update the employee handbook.
• Manage ER team inbox and coordinate inquiries across the team.
• Prepare a final presentation with focus group insights and recommendations.
• Plan a virtual Summer Connection event to link employees across sites.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/IO Psychology/Business Admin

Tools

MS Forms

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Employee Relations 2027 Summer Intern to be part of our Human Resources team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.

The HR Intern will play a key role in supporting our Employee Relations team by assisting with coordination and documenting of HR-led focus groups across our four key sites (NJ, VA, MA, and CA). Additionally, they will assist with the administration and data compilation of our Annual Employee Engagement Survey, gaining valuable, hands‑on experience in corporate culture and employee sentiment analysis.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is a fully on-site position, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Other Details

Department: HR & Communications
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Arlington, VA
Address: 4401 Wilson Boulevard Suite 810, Arlington, Virginia, 22203
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

Focus Group Coordination & Administration

• Logistics & Scheduling: Coordinate, schedule, and send invitations for HR-led focus groups across our four key sites (NJ, VA, MA, and CA).
• Scribe & Documentation: Serve as the primary note‑taker during focus group sessions, capturing qualitative employee feedback accurately while maintaining confidentiality.
• Data Compilation: Clean, organize, and compile qualitative focus group data into structured summaries to identify key regional trends and sentiments.

Engagement Survey Support

• Launch Assistance: Support the administration and rollout of the Annual Employee Engagement Survey.
• Communication Support: Help draft internal communications, reminders, and promotional materials to drive high participation rates across all locations.
• Quantitative Reporting: Assist in exporting and compiling survey metrics, creating basic charts, and preparing initial visual data dashboards.

General HR & Administrative Functions

• ER Case File Auditing: Assist with the digital organization and compliance auditing of Employee Relations case files and documentation.
• Resource Creation: Help draft or update standard operating procedures (SOPs), HR guides, or employee handbook sections.
• General Coordination: Manage the ER team's shared inbox, redirecting inquiries to appropriate team members as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Summer Capstone Presentation: Present a final "Focus Group Insights & Recommendations" deck at the end of the summer, offering fresh, analytical recommendations.
• Cross-Site Engagement Initiative: Task the intern with planning and executing one virtual "Summer Connection" event to bridge the connection gap between all employees across the four physical sites (NJ, VA, MA, and CA).

Who You Are (Required)

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in human resources, Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to actively listen and capture the "voice of the employee" during focus groups.
• Organization & Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules across multiple time zones (EST to PST).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with survey tools (MS Forms) is a plus.
• Confidentiality: Absolute discretion and integrity when handling sensitive employee relations data.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed

Pay Range* $28 - $34 / Hour

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

• A 10-12-week program; up to 40 hours per week
• Competitive pay
• Individual mentoring
• Valuable training
• A supportive culture
• Social events and team building activities

EEO Statement

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Innovative Defense Technologies

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale.

At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.