Junior Project Operations Intern - Fall 2026

CACI • Herndon, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a CACI Junior Project Operations Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting critical national security missions for Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This internship provides direct involvement in mission operations, project execution, business strategy, and technology integration. You will collaborate with senior leaders and teams, contributing to deliverables that drive customer engagement, operational excellence, and technology solutions. Designed for high-performing students, this role offers professional mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and insight into how policy, strategy, operations, and technology intersect in defense and intelligence missions. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. You must be able to quickly learn and apply new collaboration technologies and present ideas professionally. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring effective teamwork and coordination in both virtual and in-person settings.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Current student or recent graduate (undergraduate or graduate program)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce professional, concise materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint)
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Professional maturity and effective interaction with senior leaders, customers, and teams
• Interest in national security, defense, intelligence, or mission support careers

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in international affairs, intelligence, public policy, defense, business, or economics
• Project management, business operations, or strategic planning experience
• Interest or background in AI, cyber, ISR, autonomy, or data science
• Proficiency in foreign languages or regional studies
• Internships, research, or consulting in defense, government, or national security
• Experience with briefings, research, and analytical products
• Knowledge of defense acquisition, program execution, or government contracts
• Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesize information into recommendations

Responsibilities

• Support project operations and coordination across business divisions, including action tracking, deliverable management, meeting preparation, and stakeholder synchronization.
• Conduct research on mission priorities, customer requirements, emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence, cyber, ISR, and autonomy), and market dynamics to inform growth strategy and business execution.
• Assist in the development of briefing materials, executive summaries, white papers, and analytical products for internal and customer-facing engagements.
• Support capture and proposal development teams by researching, solutioning, and coordinating inputs from technical, operational, and pricing teams.
• Track and analyze budget and pipeline data, maintain spend plans, opportunity databases, and resource alignment tools.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between program execution, solution architecture, operations, and growth teams.

Benefits

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed