AUKUS Program Intern (Technical)
Systems Planning & Analysis
Alexandria, VAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. This role is for the AUKUS Program Intern (Technical) position for Summer 2027. The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG) provides analytic assessments for submarine platform construction, including the Columbia-class SSBN, Virginia-class SSN, the new SSN-X program, and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and gain experience through providing analytic and management analysis support for important Navy acquisition activities.
- Exposure to and participation in policy and program research.
- Light data analysis.
- Development of presentations for senior leadership, focusing on undersea platforms.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
- Able to work in an SPA facility in Alexandria, VA up to full time.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Qualifications
- Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to synthesize data and communicate clearly via written and verbal means.
- Proactive interest in learning new skills and engaging new challenges.
- Strong customer service skills, with interest in proactively anticipating and addressing client needs.
Timeline for Intern Selection:
- Applications reviewed until 13 November 2026.
- Interviews begin 2 November 2026 and conclude 18 December 2026.
- Offers/decisions extended starting 18 November 2026.
Pay Transparency Salary Range:
- USD $23.00/Hr. - USD $33.00/Hr.