CORPORATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INTERN
Huntington Ingalls
- Location
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About this role
Req ID: 49562 Team: N359 GOVT AFFAIRS Entity: HII Corporate Office Shift: 1st US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: No Salary Range: $44,988.00 to $69,412.00 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII’s Corporate Team HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. The Role
HII - America’s largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a 2027 Government Affairs Summer intern at our office in Arlington, VA! With a 140 year history of advancing U.S. national defense, this minimum 10 week corporate summer internship opportunity will allow students to gain experience in areas such as business, finance, information technology, and legal and government affairs, as well as being able to support the leaders who are driving the future of HII! As a Government Affairs summer intern, you will: Support Government and Customer Relations (GCR) team in the Washington, DC office through various assignments related to policy analysis, legislative affairs, and political affairs Conduct research on legislative bills and activity related to defense issues Attend congressional hearings and think tank events focused on national security and provide summary reports Assist with Political Action Committee (PAC) recruitment and operational projects Create key presentations and manage various assignments in support of GCR's mission and annual deliverables All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program: • School Name • Degree Program & Major • Anticipated Graduation Date • Current Academic Level (such as junior, senior, grad school) • Overall GPA - 4.0 scale • Copy of unofficial transcripts uploaded at application REQUIRED **Housing assistance may be available** *Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided* **The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026!** Must Have
1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required) 2. Be enrolled in a relevant degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements which are typically in the following areas: •Business • Management • Accounting • Economics/Finance • Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation • Computer Information Science or Information Technology • Communications •Marketing •English •Human Resources 3. Currently attending a 4-year college or university (or 2+2 program) and ideally will be a rising Junior or above, and will be attending school in the fall following the internship, or currently enrolled in a relevant Master's program 4. Ability to work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer **A valid email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers** Nice to Have
Previous Hill, political, or government office experience Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce