Strategic Operations Intern, Summer 2027

About the Role

BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) is seeking a Strategic Operations intern for its Strategic Operations (StratOps) team in the Washington, DC area, participating in the nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis on key topics, including executive or legislative branch activity impacting our customer community (Department of War, NASA, NOAA).
• Draft messaging for white papers, talking points, presentations, and materials for stakeholder/customer meetings.
• Attend customer meetings and industry events in the Washington, DC area.
• Assist with assessments of markets and business opportunities.
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships within the department and across the company.
• Make formal and informal presentations orally and in writing.
• Ensure a collaborative and integrated approach to engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment

• This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.
• Expected in-person days are Tuesday-Thursday, with the option to work fully in person.
• Work is performed in an office environment in Arlington, Virginia.
• Hours: 9 am – 5 pm ET Monday – Friday.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hybrid work model: Three days (Tues-Thurs) in the office, with the option to work fully in person.
• Hourly Rate: $23.25 - $30.75

Qualifications

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2027.
• Enrollment in a graduate degree program will also be accepted.
• Degree must be from an accredited university, college, or school.
• Degree in political science, public policy, business, economics, marketing and communications, public relations, STEM fields, or a related discipline.
• Students with an interest in pursuing a career in aerospace are preferred.
• Effective at working with people at all levels, including senior executives, and willing to contribute wherever needed.
• Demonstrated ability to provide concise and insightful analysis of complex topics.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in the intersection of technical and policy/business issues, congressional and executive branch budgeting process, and/or policy development.