Security Specialist Intern (Summer 2027)

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Arlington, VA

11d • $26 - $35

About The Position

As a Non-Technical Intern on SNC's corporate team, you will participate in a summer internship program in an aerospace and defense environment. The program provides hands-on experience through real-world projects, mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and involvement in company projects. SNC's corporate team provides strategic direction and business support across executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

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.
• Have 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, and be detail-oriented.
• Meet applicable U.S. Government international trade regulation eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or work experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
• 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.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and team goals.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices.
• Participate in workshops to learn about the business and company culture.
• Communicate ideas, progress, and findings to team members and leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern