University - Defense Strategy Intern

Location: San Diego, CA

University - Defense Strategy Intern

The Opportunity

As a Defense Technology Group (DTG) Strategy Intern, you view the international security environment with a fresh perspective. You ask questions others don’t. You use your skills to find key trends shaping the future of war, emerging technologies disrupting industries, and processes to empower our organization.

As a DTG Strategy Intern, you’ll combine military strategy, business strategy, analytical expertise, and knowledge of disruptive technologies to support organizational goals and execution. You will contribute to identifying, analyzing, and evaluating complex systems, policies, processes related to the evolution of warfare, national security strategies, and the role of the defense industrial base. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

Experience conducting open-source research or market research

Ability to ramp up on a range of topics quickly, including foreign and domestic policy, emerging technologies, market analysis, or best practices analysis

Ability to inform, develop, and support innovative solutions to complex problems that align with client strategic objectives

Ability to be a self-starter, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, work independently and as part of a team, analyze complex data, and prioritize tasks

Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Winter 2027, Winter, Spring, or Summer 2028, or Spring or Summer 2029

Nice If You Have

Experience leveraging agentic AI to accelerate outcomes

Experience developing talking points and briefing materials for senior leaders

Experience conducting financial analysis

Possession of excellent critical thinking skills

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.