Graduate Internship – Operations and Strategy Management

About the role

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) invites graduate students to apply for a high-impact internship focusing on operational strategy and institutional leadership. This opportunity is designed for students pursuing advanced degrees who are ready to apply their expertise to complex, real-world challenges supporting INL’s mission in nuclear energy, national security, and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to strategic projects that involve organizational assessment, operational analysis, or performance optimization.
• Apply advanced research, modeling, or evaluation techniques to inform policy, process design, or resource planning.
• Prepare and present findings, reports, and recommendations to support decision-making by INL leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage in enrichment activities including workshops and networking.
• Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an accredited college/university.
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
• Available for a 10–16 week, up to 40 hours per week, on-site internship.

Qualifications

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers.

Skills

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers.

Benefits

• Paid holiday time off.
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon selection.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon selection.

Application Requirements

• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Additional Information

• INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense.
• INL hosts nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL’s mission.
• Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.
• Selective Service Requirements: To be eligible for employment at INL, males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
• Physical Requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long periods. The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds.
• Reasonable Accommodation: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
• Third-Party Submissions: INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.