Strategic Communication Intern

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Strategic Communication Intern that is ready to have a real insight into the world of work, test your skills in real-life situations, explore your career options and gain an insight into an organization or career path. Location of work is Reston, VA. (hybrid remote)

Throughout an SAIC internship you will develop a variety of soft skills, including communication skills, personal effectiveness, presentation skills, creative problem solving and influencing skills. Internships are great opportunities to speak directly to people who have experience in the role you aspire to; and their knowledge of the job and working environment will give you a greater understanding of what it’s all about and what you need to do to progress.

• Position will be an intern in the Corporate Communications office of SAIC.
• Duties for this position will include corporate communications, writing, editing and social media, as well as special projects.
• Provides non-technical or administrative support, either within the company or in support of customer contracts, on assignments using established procedures.
• Candidates work usually relates to or supports current course of college study. (It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee's job content). 
• Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITY: Full knowledge of the job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. 

Supervision Received: Limited supervision. No instructions needed on routine work and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.

IMPACT: Errors may be difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of time or expense to correct.

LIAISON: Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department of which may be a sensitive nature.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School and five (5) years or more related experience. Must be enrolled in college. 

• Skills required include solid writing, social media and curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills enable the candidate to collaborate effectively with teams and deliver results. 
• Hard-working and adaptable approach to challenging situations, proactively seeking solutions even under pressure. 
• Driven by a passion for communications. 

CITIZENSHIP: U.S citizenship required 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.