Risk Management Intern, Summer 2025

Job Description
In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking a Risk Management Intern for Summer 2025. Join our Program Management Office and become a member of a diverse, enthusiastic, and highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding projects by providing risk management support for the maintenance and development of current and future strategic weapon systems within the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs-a program that keeps our nation safe with a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent. The selected candidate will perform the following functions working closely with interdisciplinary teams comprising management and engineers in support of the:

• Assisting with/performing risk identification and development of mitigation strategies
• Creating and statusing risks and risk mitigations in Jira tracking tool
• Supporting Risk & Opportunity Board (by taking minutes and updating risk tracking tool)
• Assisting with/performing root cause analyses and/or process analyses
• Preparing and formatting Excel spreadsheets to clearly display and report information
• Preparing and formatting PowerPoint presentations
• Presenting information to select groups of individuals
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of process documentation and management tools
• Assisting with action item tracking

Who You Are

• You are driven by mission
• You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies
• You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams
• You have a high degree of personal drive, initiative, and the ability to drive change
• You are able to explain complex subjects concisely in person and in email
• You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems
• You constantly ask questions and love learning
• You are always anticipating your customer's needs and working to exceed their expectations
• You live for details
• You are willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
• You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
• You are constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead
• You are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit
• You are a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college / university having completed a minimum of two years (Sophomore) towards a Computer Science, Business Administration, Intelligence, Security, or other related degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Ability to interact with and effectively present information to peers, management, and customers
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners and government officials

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Familiarity/proficiency with:

• Atlassian's Jira
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint a plus

• Microsoft Teams
• Basic Risk & Quality Management concepts

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48620 - $65670

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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