Practice Area Intern

Description

The Leidos Digital Modernization (DigMod) Sector is seeking interns who are passionate about helping our customers solve vexing challenges involving the rapidly changing spectrum of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).

A significant amount of work will be performed at our Leidos Offices in Reston, VA; and the position will have a hybrid work (headquarters work and remote work) schedule. This is not a remote position.

As a DigMod Practice Area (PA) Intern, each intern will be assigned a specific focus area and associated Sector Sponsor such as Strategy support, Technical support, or Practice support. The DigMod Practice Area (PA) includes six (6) interrelated Practices of Application Modernization (App Mod), Cloud & Data Center, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Digital Experience, Information Advantage, and Networking, and four (4) support functions of BD/Growth Operations, Marketing & Communications, Technical Development and Partnerships Management.

Each intern will work in coordination with their respective Sector Sponsor to establish daily routine, Leidos meetings participation, training curriculum, and focus-area specific activities.

We are looking for an inquisitive and curious mindset that understands the nature of business motions involving external partnerships and the technology offerings of select partnerships. Project management skills with an affinity for Information Technology (IT) is essential to a successful internship. This is the ideal role if you are looking for the opportunity to work on innovative projects with enterprise potential impact and an appreciation for the high speed of technology change.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designated sponsor to define and execute an internship project(s) to support the progress of the Practice Area organization.

• Support day to day activities of Practice Area personnel as they develop, package, and sell repeatable offerings

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree from an accredited college/university in a related field of study

• Experience with/understanding of IT concepts

• Experience with/understanding of basic business and strategic principles

• Independent research and project management abilities

• US citizenship required

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.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.