Summer 2026 Business Strategy Associate Internship

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT Summer Internship Program – Summer 2026 Business Strategy Associate Internship

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn’t be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team.

What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry?

GDIT’s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind! Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT’s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients.

• Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge.

• Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.

• Interact with GDIT leaders.

• Participate in professional development.

Summer Intern: Strategy & Artificial Intelligence Integration

Position Overview:
Join a dynamic team under the guidance of the Sector Senior Director of Strategy in supporting priority growth objectives and leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize strategic initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience in corporate strategy, business development, and AI-enabled decision-making in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of growth strategies and goals, ensuring alignment with the Sector's strategic vision.

• Utilize AI tools and platforms to perform data analysis, forecast trends, and support decision-making for long-term growth planning and profitability targets.

• Analyze and assess future project requirements leveraging AI-based insights to inform strategies for targeting new opportunities.

• Collaborate with Sector operations teams to support opportunity identification, capture processes, and proposal development, integrating AI capabilities to enhance efficiency and outcomes.

• Participate in solution workshops, strategy sessions, and reviews throughout the capture lifecycle, employing AI-driven tools to refine solutions and recommendations.

• Support the evaluation and maintenance of the business development pipeline, ensuring data accuracy, reporting integrity, and strategic alignment.

• Monitor program performance and Periods of Performance, assisting in the preparation for recompetes by incorporating AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling.

• Research and recommend innovative AI tools and applications that can enhance the Sector's strategic and operational initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Business Administration, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields.

• Demonstrated interest in strategic planning, business development, and innovative problem-solving.

• Experience or coursework in artificial intelligence, data analytics, or machine learning is a plus.

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to dynamic priorities.

• This internship provides the unique opportunity to bridge traditional strategic functions with cutting-edge AI technologies, contributing directly to impactful corporate decisions and growth strategies.

What You’ll Need to Deliver Your Best Every Day

• Excellent time management skills and ability to flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, professional environment.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

• Committed to quality and attention to detail; ensure that work is complete, accurate and on time.

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel in both written and verbal communications.

What you Offer as a Stand-Out Candidate

• Familiarity with AI, business development in the defense contracting industry.

• Ability to bring data and analytics to enhance business development activities.

• Broad knowledge of project management and data analytics.

• Analytical and quantitative skills: working with and synthesizing big data into actionable insights.

GDIT interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today!

Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application.

#GDITInternship

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

0 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required