PM Intern: IT Services for Navy NMCI (Summer)

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a summer Project Management Intern with a Business or IT background to support the SMIT program. You will work under Agile Solution Delivery to assist with project coordination, stakeholder communication, and lifecycle management in a defense contracting context.

You will gain hands-on experience through data analysis, reporting, and process improvement while collaborating with Navy and Leidos teams on NMCI backbone services.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program as a Business Administration, Information Technology, or Computer Information Systems (or similar) major.
• Sophomore year or higher with demonstrated academic performance and commitment to studies.
• GPA of 3.0 or better; ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Project Support and Coordination—assist project managers with day-to-day activities, scheduling, milestones, and documentation.
• Data Analysis and Reporting—create status reports, dashboards, and presentations for SMIT program improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication—draft emails, schedule meetings, and maintain contact lists for Leidos and Navy personnel.
• Process Improvement—develop templates, checklists, and SOPs aligned with government contracting requirements.
• Administrative Support—organize project files and assist with meetings and logistics.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Quick learner

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Undergraduate student (sophomore+). Business Administration / IT / CIS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Power Apps

JIRA

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a summer Project Management Intern with a Business or IT background to support the SMIT program. You will work under Agile Solution Delivery to assist with project coordination, stakeholder communication, and lifecycle management in a defense contracting context.

You will gain hands-on experience through data analysis, reporting, and process improvement while collaborating with Navy and Leidos teams on NMCI backbone services.