Industrial Security Operations Intern

About the Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Industrial Security Operations Intern to be part of our Security and Facilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA, Fall River, MA, San Diego, CA or Mt. Laurel, NJ location. Industrial Security Operations Interns work alongside our Facility Security Officer team to assist in protecting our DOD facilities, personnel and systems in accordance with Government requirements issued in 32 CFR 117 directives.

Responsibilities

• Assists day-to-day office operations and administrative tasks to ensure the classified labs and office run smoothly
• Assists with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and preparing meeting materials for both classified and unclassified operations
• Manages incoming visitor procedures related to company meetings and software demonstrations
• Involved with office supply inventory, ordering, and organization
• Provides unclassified and classified operations security support
• Manages receipt and dispatch for incoming and outgoing mail packages
• Maintains, tracks and audits inventory materials associated with contracts, and information systems
• Supports onboarding logistics for new employees
• Assists with employee and visitor badging, ensuring proper access and adherence to office security procedures
• Coordinates and escorts vendors onsite, ensuring appropriate access and directed to the correct areas
• Prepares and manages security training and briefings for all employees
• Coordinates new employee clearance process
• Supports the FSO with various compliance assessments
• Revises and validates process and procedures
• Learns and operates the inventory management system

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program with a major in Business Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice, International Studies or related field; current college juniors/rising seniors preferred.

Must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

This is a fully on-site position based out of our Arlington, VA, Fall River, MA, San Diego, CA or Mt. Laurel, NJ location.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
• Detail oriented
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork, and collaboration
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Pay

$28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits

• 10–12‑week summer internship program; up to 40 hours per week
• Competitive pay
• Individual mentoring
• Valuable training
• Supportive culture
• Social events and team building activities