Program Management Internship, Business Operations (Summer 2027)

Amca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca is seeking a sharp, high-energy Program Management Intern for the Business Operations team in El Segundo, CA. You will support pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with program management, engineering, and production to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, with ownership of tasks and direct impact on company growth. On-site 5 days/week, ITAR compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of high performance in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under deadline pressure.
• Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with a high degree of ownership.
• Prior exposure to defense acquisition, government contracting, or DoD procurement processes.
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support Amca's business development and pipeline management processes, including opportunity identification, bid preparation, and follow-through
• Track and manage active opportunities across Amca's target markets
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical and programmatic inputs needed to pursue new business
• Assist with research and analysis to support business development and program management decisions
• Help maintain accurate records of pipeline activity, bids, and outcomes
• Contribute to process improvements that increase the speed and quality of Amca's business operations workflows

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Defense acquisitions exposure

Aerospace/defense experience

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Program Management Internship, Business Operations (Summer 2027)

There was a time when all of America believed that the future of the physical world could be radically different. The engineers of the mid-1900s put a man on the moon in eight years, designed and built planes and submarines from scratch in under three, and conceived of building things we wouldn’t even be able to dream up today.

Today, the last of the engineers who imagined and built these systems are retiring. As they go, we lose not only the engineering knowledge gained from their decades of imagination and trial-and-error, but also the spirit that made that imagination possible.

Amca is working day-in and day-out to restore America’s ability to engineer anything that our critical systems depend on, and reinvigorate the cycle of creation that allows imagination to shape physical reality. We rapidly develop and manufacture new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. By restoring the capability of our antiquated supply chains, we increase the country’s capacity to imagine and realize new systems, and make a physical world that looks very different from today.

Overview:

Amca is looking for sharp, high-energy interns to join our Business Operations team. You will work directly on the workflows that keep Amca's pipeline moving — supporting business development, tracking opportunities, and helping execute on new growth. This is a fast-paced, high-ownership role where your work will have direct impact on the company's growth. You will collaborate cross-functionally with program management, engineering, and production teams to help identify and execute new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support Amca's business development and pipeline management processes, including opportunity identification, bid preparation, and follow-through
• Track and manage active opportunities across Amca's target markets
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical and programmatic inputs needed to pursue new business
• Assist with research and analysis to support business development and program management decisions
• Help maintain accurate records of pipeline activity, bids, and outcomes
• Contribute to process improvements that increase the speed and quality of Amca's business operations workflows

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program
• Background or coursework in one or more of the following: Business, Finance, Political Science, Law, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a closely related field

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated track record of high performance in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under deadline pressure
• Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with a high degree of ownership
• Prior exposure to defense acquisition, government contracting, or DoD procurement processes
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing

Hourly Pay Range

$30 - $50 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

This job is 5 days a week onsite in El Segundo, CA. Please confirm that you are willing and able to be onsite 5 days a week.