Intern, Defense & Commercial Innovation

FedTechArlington, VirginiaOn-siteInternshipListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Job Description

Who we are:
FedTech is a professional services firm focused on venture creation, acceleration, and startup advisory services. We design and run deep tech commercialization programs across defense, climate, and commercial sectors.

About this internship:
You’ll build practical skills in project management, research, and stakeholder engagement while gaining exposure to the defense market in a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on your professional growth.

What you’ll do:

- Support the team with early-stage companies supporting defense and national security focused programs.
- Assist with research to identify and source potential startups, mentors, and resources for startups. 
- Support projects/project managers by coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assist with outreach and content creation to support program needs.
- Assist with professional development engagements and building relationships with stakeholders. 
- Thrive in a creative, collaborative environment, contributing to strategy and problem-solving while adapting to dynamic startup needs.

What we are looking for:

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program
- Good academic standing (3.0 GPA or equivalent)
- Prior defense or startup experience is strongly preferred.
- Passionate about defense innovation
- Strong writing and comfort talking with people you have not met before
- Comfortable picking up new software quickly, including AI tools. You do not need prior experience with any specific platform.
- Organized and reliable with deadlines

Our values

- Boldness: we forge new paths and push past our comfort zone
- Unity: we treat clients, teammates, and partners the way we want to be treated
- Introspection: self-improvement starts with looking honestly at ourselves
- Leadership: servant leadership, putting clients, teammates, and partners first
- Decisiveness: strong bias toward action

Timeline: January through April, 2027

Hours: 10 to 15 per week, scheduled around your class commitments

Work authorization : Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay: $25/hour

Location: Candidates based in the DC area with the ability to come into our HQ at Arlington, VA as needed

Employment Type: Part-time, W2. This is a temporary part-time position and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits