Strategic Program Management Intern

NRECA • Arlington, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

12 Week Summer Internship in NRECA’s Arlington, VA office You must be an Undergraduate Student who will be a Junior or Senior in the Autumn of 2026 to be considered for this program. NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation. The Strategic Program Management (SPM) team partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to define and execute the Insurance & Financial Services (I&FS) strategy. We support the delivery of best‑in-class employee benefits administration solutions for our cooperative members and their employees, driving key initiatives through strong project management, business analysis, and data analysis. We are looking for a self-motivated intern to: Participate in key activities across the technology product lifecycle, including business process reviews, user acceptance testing (UAT), project task coordination, and data analysis. Support major I&FS strategic initiatives such as technology upgrades, platform transitions, benefits administration system enhancements, and compliance-related projects. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand user needs and contribute to defining business requirements. Assist in the development of project documentation, presentations, reports, and other deliverables that support project execution. Provide support on departmental projects, including organizing materials, tracking tasks, and completing administrative activities as needed. Update and maintain the departmental SharePoint site, helping ensure content is accurate and easy to navigate. Attend NRECA and I&FS learning, engagement, and culture-building activities (e.g., staff meetings, team-building sessions, enrichment events, iCARE, Service Excellence).

Requirements

• Rising college junior or senior majoring in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3.0 GPA or higher (no academic or corrective action on record); transcripts must be provided.
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in the day-to-day tasks.
• Operate various office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, printer, or other job-related equipment.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes and quickly incorporate them into daily work.
• Apply good judgment when escalating issues and requesting assistance.
• Organize and manage time effectively.
• Pay close attention to detail and review work for quality.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking.
• Be able to organize data for analysis and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with business process mapping.
• Familiarity with Jira or other issue tracking software.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in key activities across the technology product lifecycle, including business process reviews, user acceptance testing (UAT), project task coordination, and data analysis.
• Support major I&FS strategic initiatives such as technology upgrades, platform transitions, benefits administration system enhancements, and compliance-related projects.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand user needs and contribute to defining business requirements.
• Assist in the development of project documentation, presentations, reports, and other deliverables that support project execution.
• Provide support on departmental projects, including organizing materials, tracking tasks, and completing administrative activities as needed.
• Update and maintain the departmental SharePoint site, helping ensure content is accurate and easy to navigate.
• Attend NRECA and I&FS learning, engagement, and culture-building activities (e.g., staff meetings, team-building sessions, enrichment events, iCARE, Service Excellence).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed