Summer 2027 Internship: Federal Project Management

QTS Data Centers; Manassas (VA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching contributions

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

QTS Data Centers in Manassas, VA seeks a Federal Project Manager Intern to gain hands-on experience managing and optimizing workflows for federal clients. You will help evaluate AI use cases, design templates and dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Sales, Operations, Security, and Compliance.

Eligible students pursuing engineering, business, economics, or related fields will develop PM skills in a fast-paced data-center environment.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsabilités

• Drive AI innovation initiatives within the Federal Delivery organization by evaluating and implementing use cases for Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and other emerging technologies.
• Support continuous process improvement efforts that increase project delivery efficiency, enhance data quality, and simplify program management activities.
• Design and refine project management templates, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational playbooks used across Federal programs.
• Partner with project managers, program managers, and stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Security, Compliance, and Development to understand and improve end-to-end project delivery processes.
• Research, analyze, and present recommendations to senior leadership focused on improving collaboration, communication, knowledge sharing, and delivery performance across the Federal organization.

Connaissances

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

US Citizen

MS Office

Team collaboration

Formation

Engineering

Construction Management

Business Management

Economics

Mathematics

Accounting

Finance

STEM

Data Science

Human Resources

Outils

Planner

SmartSheets

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AI,cloudand digital transformation initiatives.We are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day, thecreativity,dedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

QTS’ summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Federal Project Manager Intern will gain valuable experience around managing and optimizing workflows and partnerships with our federal clients. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Drive AI innovation initiatives within the Federal Delivery organization by evaluating and implementing use cases for Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and other emerging technologies.
• Support continuous process improvement efforts that increase project delivery efficiency, enhance data quality, and simplify program management activities.
• Design and refine project management templates, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational playbooks used across Federal programs.
• Partner with project managers, program managers, and stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Security, Compliance, and Development to understand and improve end-to-end project delivery processes.
• Research, analyze, and present recommendations to senior leadership focused on improving collaboration, communication, knowledge sharing, and delivery performance across the Federal organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:
  • Auburn University
  • Kansas State University
  • Georgia State University
  • Southern Adventist University
  • Texas A&M University
  • University of Kansas
• Previous Data Center environment experience
• Previous Project Management documentation experience
• Experience leveraging MS Suite
• Experience utilizing PM tools such as Planner, SmartSheets and other related tools

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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