Talent Acquisition Intern (Summer 2027)

Dev Technology • Reston, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship is designed for a student who wants to explore talent acquisition as a potential career and is curious about how people, business, technology, research, and data come together to make recruiting effective. Dev Technology Group, Inc. is seeking a talented rising Junior or Senior for our Summer Internship Program. The intern will be based out of our headquarters in Reston, Virginia, and must be able to commute to the office a minimum of two days each week. We do not provide summer internship housing. The Talent Team Intern will gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition while learning how recruiting supports Dev Technology's business, projects, customers, and growth. The intern will learn the fundamentals of identifying and sourcing talent, reviewing candidate qualifications, maintaining accurate recruiting data, and using research and basic analysis to support recruiting decisions. Throughout the summer, the intern will work with Talent Team members, observe recruiter and hiring-manager strategy discussions, and gain exposure to corporate operations, project teams, business development, and federal government contracting. The goal is not for the intern to become an independent recruiter in 10 weeks, but to build a strong foundation and demonstrate curiosity, judgment, accuracy, and an interest in developing as a recruiting professional. As part of the broader Summer Intern Program, the intern will also learn about technology trends, professional work environments, and government contracting. Interns collaborate with fellow summer interns on a technically focused project and present the group's results to the executive team at the end of the program.

Requirements

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Relevant fields may include human resources, business, marketing, psychology, communications, data analytics, information systems, or a related discipline.
• Must be able to commute to Dev Technology's Reston, Virginia headquarters for in-office experience a minimum of two days per week; summer internship housing is not provided.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple assignments with accuracy and follow-through.
• US citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance or higher as required.

Nice To Haves

• Rising senior strongly preferred.
• Experience using Excel to organize or analyze data, with an interest in developing more advanced Excel skills.
• Exposure to recruiting, HR, sales, research, data analytics, marketing, or another field involving research and relationship-building is a plus.
• Experience with AI tools and interest in learning how they can be applied responsibly and effectively in talent acquisition.
• Interest in technology, federal contracting, or learning how technical organizations identify and compete for talent.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters with sourcing candidates for technical and corporate positions using job boards, professional networks, the Dev Talent Network, and other research tools.
• Learn basic sourcing and search techniques and how to identify potential candidates based on the skills and experience for a position.
• Research available market talent and help build talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill and frequently needed roles.
• Review resumes and candidate profiles and help develop pre-screening questions to assess qualifications for specific roles.
• Attend selected corporate-level meetings and learning sessions to gain exposure to areas such as business development, finance, project management, and federal contracting.
• Assist with college recruiting activities and future summer internship planning.
• Explore practical ways AI and other technology can support candidate research, sourcing, data analysis, and recruiting productivity.
• Observe recruiter and hiring-manager strategy meetings to learn how business and project needs translate into recruiting requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), with a strong emphasis on data quality and attention to detail.
• Use Excel, the ATS, and other tools to organize recruiting information, pull basic reports, and help identify useful trends or insights.
• Assist with creating job descriptions and posting openings on relevant platforms and within the ATS.
• Communicate with candidates and help support a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Assist with talent-network communications, employee referrals, Dev Technology alumni outreach, and candidate-engagement campaigns.
• Assist with contingent recruiting for proposals, including candidate research and resume formatting as needed.
• Collaborate with Talent Team members on special projects and initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

What This Job Offers

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