Supply Chain Management - 2027 Summer Internship

About the role

General Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside professionals, shaping and supporting the future of submarine innovation. As a Supply Chain intern you will receive hands‑on learning experiences in various departments across the full range of professions that support ongoing business operations. Interns are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. With the guidance of Electric Boat's senior staff and management, Supply Chain Interns will assist analysts, buyers/planners and systems coordinators with a variety of tasks and projects, depending on their assignment. Each intern accepted into the program will be given a mentor for the duration of the internship. You will have the opportunity to gain real‑life work‑force experience, gain insight into the internal processes of a major corporation, and apply the skills acquired in school related to the Business Management & Finance area of interest. Interns may be assigned to work at any of the following locations: North Kingstown RI, Groton CT, North Stonington CT, New London, CT, and will need reliable transportation and housing for the duration of the intern assignment.

Responsibilities

• Experience creation, management and oversight of purchase orders and suppliers across the full breadth of the submarine supply chain, including government property & control, audit & compliance, supply chain management, inventory control, general procurement, program management, and supply chain planning.
• Assist analysts, buyers/planners and systems coordinators with a variety of tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
• Must be enrolled full‑time at a college or university.
• Must have completed at least the freshman year prior to the start of the internship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 and September 2027; part‑time positions are not available.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or other business‑related degree program.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn new skills and apply them.
• Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office).
• Ability to write SQL statements desired for some positions.