About the role#
As a Defense Technology Group Strategy Intern, you will examine the international security environment from a new perspective. You will combine military and business strategy with analytical expertise to support organizational goals. This role requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the work performed at this facility.
What you'll do#
- Support organizational goals and project execution.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes related to the evolution of warfare.
- Analyze national security strategies and the role of the defense industrial base.
What you'll need#
- Experience conducting open-source or market research.
- Ability to quickly learn new topics, including foreign and domestic policy, emerging technologies, and market analysis.
- Ability to develop and support solutions to complex problems that align with client objectives.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently or as part of a team, and analyze complex data.
- Currently scheduled to obtain a bachelor's degree by Winter 2027, Winter, Spring, or Summer 2028, or Spring or Summer 2029.
- Majors in Political Science, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, or Computer Science.
- Preferred: Experience using agentic AI, developing briefing materials for senior leaders, or conducting financial analysis.
- Preferred: Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton provides technology consulting and services for clients in the defense, aerospace, and border security sectors. The company focuses on areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 1914, the firm maintains its headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
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