Project Management Intern

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is offering a Project Management Intern role within the AFNCR IT Services team, bridging classroom coursework with national defense IT operations. You will work with senior project managers, technical teams, and staff to plan, execute, and monitor enterprise-level Air Force IT initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities include developing plans, coordinating meetings, tracking progress, and conducting risk assessments. U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or IT, or a closely related field.
• Must be in good academic standing (Rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors considered).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, reminders, and agendas.
• Track project progress using project management software and tools.
• Compile and organize project documentation for team members and stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with external vendors and stakeholders to maintain communication and alignment.
• Analyze project data to prepare status and outcome reports.
• Participate in quality assurance processes and provide feedback.
• Monitor project dependencies and milestones.
• Create a work breakdown structure defining activities for deliverables.
• Monitor, track, and manage project tasks and timelines to ensure quality.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Undergraduate program in Business Administration, Project Management, or IT

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Are you looking to bridge your classroom coursework in computer science, systems administration, or cybersecurity with real-world national defense technology? At Leidos, we don’t just offer internships - we offer career acceleration.

Join Leidos’ mission-focused Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) IT Services team supporting senior defense leaders and national-level command functions. It's a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where the work directly supports national defense operations where uptime is mission-essential. We’re seeking a motivated Project Management Intern to work directly with experienced Project Managers, technical teams, and functional staff in executing enterprise-level Air Force IT initiatives. Operate at a scale and with mission relevance second to none. As an intern, you will learn how to plan and manage projects across various IT environments and learn how mission-critical servers, client workstations, and secure networks are deployed, patched, monitored, and maintained in an enterprise military environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and preparing meeting agendas to facilitate effective communication among project team members.
• Track project progress by updating project management software and tools, ensuring milestones are met on schedule.
• Compile and organize project documentation, ensuring all necessary materials are accessible for team members and stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments for projects to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support the project manager in liaising with external vendors and stakeholders to maintain communication and project alignment.
• Analyze project data to prepare reports on project status, performance, and outcomes for internal review and stakeholder updates.
• Participate in quality assurance processes by reviewing project deliverables and providing feedback to ensure they meet specified standards and requirements.
• Monitors and tracks project dependencies.
• Create a work breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverables.
• Actively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or IT, or a closely related field.
• Must be in good academic standing (Rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors considered).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance (or possess an active clearance). Leidos will guide you through this process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook/Teams).
• High organizational ability, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall concepts and methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, or Planner.
• Knowledge of risk management, requirements gathering, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Prior internship or experience in IT, engineering, defense, or customer-support environments.

Work location and schedule

• National Capital Region (Pentagon / Joint Base Andrews / Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling)
• FT or PT, core business hours 8am-4pm
• 10-12 week internship, target start early June 2027
• Limited public transportation options

Why Leidos?

What This Internship Offers You Real-World Impact:

• Hands-on exposure to mission-critical systems that support top senior leaders and joint military defense operations.
• Direct Mentorship: Daily guidance from senior project manager who are invested in your technical growth and professional development.
• Defense Tech Foundation: Clear pathways toward post‑graduation full‑time employment, government security clearance attainment, and DoD 8140 compliance.
• Skill Advancement: Transform academic theory into tangible experience spanning risk and issue management, collaboration, methodology exposure, and administrative tasks.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: October 28, 2026

Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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