Government & Political Science Internship - Summer 2026

United Launch Alliance • VA

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About The Position

As a Government & Political Science Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to navigate challenges in Government outreach and work in the Government Operation & Strategic Communications organization. Interns will support one or more experienced business professionals in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of the business side of the aerospace industry. Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns.

Requirements

• Completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
• Minimum college GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application.
• Valid driver’s license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama, California, Florida, or Pueblo, Colorado.
• Recommended motorized transportation for Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or relevant field with an emphasis in Government and/or Law.
• Previous experience with Congress, state or local government.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced business professionals in performance of assignments.
• Shadow actual operations within the Government Operation & Strategic Communications organization.
• Participate in activities/events to build a strong network within the ULA community.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in designing, building, and launching of ULA’s sports rockets.
• Flexible work environments.
• Numerous social and networking opportunities.
• Living stipend may be available for those who qualify.
• Most salaried ULA team members work a '9/80 schedule,' meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees