About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will join the GDIT Tax Department to support strategy, planning, and compliance functions. This role is based in Herndon, Virginia, and follows a hybrid work schedule.
What you'll do#
- Support tax forecasts, including liability, cash tax, and effective tax rates.
- Identify, support, and implement tax saving or risk mitigating opportunities.
- Analyze tax ramifications of contract proposals and research jurisdictional tax law.
- Prepare journal entries for income and transactional taxes.
- Assist with internal and external business unit financial statement audits.
- Identify process improvements, systems enhancements, and automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with peers to research and propose solutions to a business challenge.
- Work alongside GDIT professionals, interact with leaders, and participate in a mentoring circle.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor, or master degree program in economics, finance, statistics, accounting, or a related discipline at a United States-based institution.
- At least one semester of study remaining after the internship concludes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and charts.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Herndon, Virginia (Hybrid).
- Duration: 10 consecutive weeks.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology operates as a subsidiary of General Dynamics. The company provides professional services and technology solutions to government, defense, and intelligence agencies. It maintains operations in over 50 countries and employs 30,000 people. Founded in 1982, the firm specializes in areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
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