CORPORATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INTERN

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

HII - America's largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a 2026 Government Affairs Summer intern at our office in Arlington, VA! With a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national defense, this minimum 10 week Corporate summer internship opportunity will allow students to gain experience in areas such as business, finance, information technology, and legal and government affairs, as well as being able to support the leaders who are driving the future of HII!

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a degreed program that supports the company's business requirements which are typically in the following areas: Business, Management, Accounting, Economics/Finance, Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation, Computer Information Science or Information Technology, Communications, Marketing, English, Human Resources
• Currently attending a 4 year college or university (or 2+2 program) and ideally will be a rising Junior or above, and will be attending school in the fall following the internship
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required if offered)
• Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer

Nice To Haves

• Previous Hill, political, or government office experience

Responsibilities

• Support Government and Customer Relations (GCR) team in the Washington, DC office through various assignments related to policy analysis, legislative affairs, and political affairs
• Conduct research on legislative bills and activity related to defense issues
• Attend congressional hearings and think tank events focused on national security and provide summary reports
• Assist with Political Action Committee (PAC) recruitment and operational projects
• Create key presentations and manage various assignments in support of GCR's mission and annual deliverables

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers
• Tele-medicine
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K)
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree