Industrial Security Operations Intern

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies in Fall River, MA seeks an Industrial Security Operations Intern to join our Security and Facilities team on-site at multiple U.S. locations.

You will support day-to-day operations, assist with scheduling, visitor procedures, onboarding logistics, and security briefings while pursuing a related degree and aiming for a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a related field.
• Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Detail oriented; initiative, reliability, teamwork, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day office operations and admin tasks for classified labs and offices.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, and prepare meeting materials for operations.
• Manage incoming visitor procedures for meetings and software demonstrations.
• Maintain inventory materials and organize office supplies.
• Provide unclassified and classified security support.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new employees.
• Assist with employee and visitor badging and access control.
• Escort vendors onsite and direct them to proper areas.
• Prepare and manage security training and briefings.

Job description

About The Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Industrial Security Operations Intern to be part of our Security and Facilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA, Fall River, MA, San Diego, CA or Mt. Laurel, NJ location.

Industrial Security Operations Interns work alongside our Facility Security Officer team to assist candidate will assist in protecting our DOD facilities, personnel and systems in accordance with Government requirements issued in 32 CFR 117 directives.

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, Fall River, MA, San Diego, CA or Mount. Laurel, NJ location.

What You Will Do

• Assists day-to-day office operations and administrative tasks to ensure the classified labs and office run smoothly
• Assists with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and preparing meeting materials for both classified and unclassified operations
• Manages incoming visitor procedures related to company meetings and software demonstrations
• Involved with office supply inventory, ordering, and organization.
• Provides unclassified and classified operations security support
• Manages receipt and dispatch for incoming and outgoing mail packages
• Maintain, track and audit inventory materials associated with contracts, and information systems
• Supports onboarding logistics for new employees
• Assists with employee and visitor badging, ensuring proper access and adherence to office security procedures
• Coordinates and escorts vendors onsite, ensuring appropriate access and directed to the correct areas
• Prepare and manage security training and briefings for all employees
• Coordinate new employee clearance process
• Support the FSO with various compliance assessments
• Revise and validate process and procedures
• Learn and operate the inventory management system

Who You Are (Required)

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program with a major in Business Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice, International Studies or related field
• Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
• Detail oriented
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork, and collaboration
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

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

IDT's Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn from experts and perform meaningful work in a professional work environment. IDT interns gain valuable, hands-on experience and solve real-world problems. In this program, students can expect:

• 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.

Job Details

• Department: Operations
• Employment Type: Internship
• Location: Fall River, MA
• Address: 456 Bedford Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720
• Workplace type: Onsite
• Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00 / hour