Program Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Program Management Intern will participate in a summer internship program in an aerospace and defense environment, gaining hands-on experience through real-world projects, mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and involvement in company projects. The role supports SNC’s ISR, Aviation, and Security business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support. The intern will contribute to team objectives, support data-informed business decisions, maintain documentation, attend planning meetings, identify process improvements, and communicate progress and findings to colleagues and leadership. The position requires current enrollment in a relevant college or technical-school program and at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends. The role may be performed in an office or hybrid environment, and travel may be required.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
Have relevant experience.
Be currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Be able to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
Have strong organizational skills and work ethic, with attention to detail.
Meet the stated U.S. Government trade-regulation eligibility requirement: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Be able to sit at a computer for extended periods and use computers and office equipment proficiently.
Have manual dexterity to handle office supplies and equipment.
Be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience in a related field.
Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Military experience or background.
Basic knowledge of data analysis tools and software.
Microsoft Access skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support business decisions.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports.
Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and team goals.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices.
Participate in workshops about the business and company culture.
Communicate ideas, progress, and findings to team members and leadership.