Program Management Intern — Hybrid Tech & Strategy

In-Q-Tel's Technology Architecture Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

In-Q-Tel's Technology Architecture Group in McLean, VA is seeking an intern to support the program management team, coordinating meetings and assisting with technology transfer and investments.

You will work on a cross-functional project with diverse stakeholders, learning IQT's lifecycle, and helping address tactical and strategic challenges in program execution.

Applicants should be U.S. citizens, pursuing a STEM degree, and capable of presenting complex topics and writing clearly.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to contractual reasons.
• Demonstrated success acting as the main reason for data driven change.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of project management and technology transfer challenges.
• Systems thinking mindset.
• Self-starter and constant learner with a 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, coordinating and executing administrative and technical meetings between IQT portfolio and government partners related to ongoing technology development programs.
• 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 mindset

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Strong writing skills

Self-starter

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

In-Q-Tel's Technology Architecture Group in McLean, VA is seeking an intern to support the program management team, coordinating meetings and assisting with technology transfer and investments.

You will work on a cross-functional project with diverse stakeholders, learning IQT's lifecycle, and helping address tactical and strategic challenges in program execution.

Applicants should be U.S. citizens, pursuing a STEM degree, and capable of presenting complex topics and writing clearly.