Human Resource Intern – 2026

Nightwing • Sterling, VA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is looking for a future Human Resource (HR) professional to participate in an internship focused on building HR functional knowledge, business acumen and leadership skills while obtaining broad exposure to numerous HR functions. The internship is designed to engage participants in meaningful work that is directly connected to meeting business objectives. The intern will work collaboratively across HR functions and teams to provide high-impact HR solutions and partner with managers to execute critical HR processes that enable business success. The HR internship offers a comprehensive onboarding and peer mentoring program along with formal and just-in-time learning and development. Interns will be coached on how to establish trusted relationships with their stakeholders through collaboration, effective communication and partnering skills. Throughout the duration of the internship, interns will have the opportunity to work on a project sponsored by HR leadership. This position is a hybrid role.

Requirements

• Candidate must be positioned to obtain their bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Human Resources, Organizational Performance, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Industrial and Labor Relations, Organizational Behavior, or other HR related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proactive and results-driven individual who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up to date with developments in your field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application
• Strong communicator with others, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail: must pay strong attention to detail to be able to keep information accurate and organized while utilizing skills and knowledge to quickly learn about the project

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern