Hybrid Tech Program Management Intern (Government)

In-Q-Tel; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in McLean

Job summary

In-Q-Tel in McLean, VA is seeking an intern to support the program management team and work on a cross-functional project addressing tactical and strategic challenges in technology transfer.

You will engage with internal IQT stakeholders, learn the lifecycle of IQT investments, and contribute to addressing complex program execution issues while learning from past experiences and improving future programs.

Qualifications

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Demonstrated success acting as the main reason for data driven change.
• Experienced problem solver.
• Basic understanding of project management and technology transfer challenges.
• Systems thinking mindset.
• Self-starter, constant learner, and passion for solving hard problems.
• Candidate for a bachelor’s degree (rising Junior or Senior) or equivalent experience. Preferably a candidate for a graduate degree, in a STEM discipline.
• Must be comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Must be a strong writer. Experience in both technical writing and proposal writing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day responsibilities of the program management team, which includes participation in coordinating and executing administrative and technical meetings between IQT portfolio and government partners related to on-going technology development program.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across IQT functional areas to understand IQT’s strategic investment model and the lifecycle of IQT investments, technology development programs, and technology transfer.
• Participate in a cross functional team project to help strengthen IQT’s ability to address complex issues affecting program execution by enhancing IQT’s ability to learn from past experiences and improve with future programs.

Skills

Data-driven change

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Presentation skills

Technical writing

Proposal writing

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

In-Q-Tel in McLean, VA is seeking an intern to support the program management team and work on a cross-functional project addressing tactical and strategic challenges in technology transfer.

You will engage with internal IQT stakeholders, learn the lifecycle of IQT investments, and contribute to addressing complex program execution issues while learning from past experiences and improving future programs.