Ethics & Business Integrity Intern

Leidos • Reston, VA

17h

About The Position

Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader delivering innovative solutions in national security, defense, intelligence, civil government, and health. Operating in complex, highly regulated environments requires a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability. The Ethics & Business Integrity Intern will support the company’s enterprise ethics program, including administration of the ethics helpline, training and compliance initiatives, and company-wide ethics initiatives and outreach efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate ethics program operations, compliance communications, and governance processes within a large, matrixed organization. The Intern will work closely with ethics professionals and gain exposure to internal investigation processes, training and compliance program administration, and enterprise-level ethics engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate ethics, compliance, governance, or organizational culture.
• Strong project planning, analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking and documenting helpline processes in accordance with established procedures.
• Observe and learn about internal investigation processes, confidentiality protocols, and case management best practices.
• Assist in monitoring ethics and compliance training completion across the enterprise.
• Support reporting and tracking of mandatory training requirements.
• Help coordinate communications related to training deadlines and compliance reminders.
• Contribute to updates of training materials and reference guides, as appropriate.
• Document current compliance program workflows and propose automation ideas.
• Assist in developing and organizing ethics awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Support preparation of ethics communications, intranet content, and resource materials.
• Help coordinate Ethics Week activities or other culture-building initiatives.
• Conduct research on leading practices in corporate ethics, speak-up culture, and compliance program effectiveness.
• Support special projects related to ethics program enhancement and governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and other business functions as appropriate.
• Assist in tracking program metrics and identifying trends to support continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and strong ethical judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Develop FAQ documents and update Ethics and Business Integrity internal website content

Benefits

• Practical exposure to an enterprise ethics and compliance program within a Fortune 500 company.
• Insight into helpline case management and internal investigation processes.
• Experience supporting enterprise training and compliance initiatives.
• Opportunities to contribute to ethics outreach and culture-building efforts.
• Mentorship from experienced ethics and compliance professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees