Technical Intern

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIC in Washington, DC is offering a paid internship opportunity with on-site schedule. Students may work up to 16 hours per week during academic sessions and up to 40 hours per week during summer and holiday breaks. Clearance requirements include US citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities include supporting technical tasks, data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reports and deliverables for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support technical and/or programmatic tasks under supervision of SAIC staff.
• Assist with data analysis, documentation, research, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings, project briefings, and status updates.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop practical solutions to real-world problems.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent working

Team oriented

Education

High School and 3+ years college coursework in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location: Washington, DC, US. Schedule: Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary). Shift: Day Job. Travel: No. Minimum Clearance Required: None. Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret. Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE.

Program Details

• This is a paid internship opportunity
• Schedule
  • Up to 16 hours per week on-site during academic sessions (flexible scheduling to accommodate classes)
  • Up to 40 hours per week during summer and holiday breaks

Primary Responsibilities

• Support technical and/or programmatic tasks under the supervision of SAIC staff
• Assist with data analysis, documentation, research, and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in team meetings, project briefings, and status updates
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop practical solutions to real-world problems
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and deliverables for internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• High School and three or more years of college coursework in a technical field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Required Clearance

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a secret or top secret clearance depending on the work performed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, project, or research experience in a related field
• Exposure to relevant technical tools, platforms, or programming languages (varies by role)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Target salary range Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.