Corporate Government Affairs Intern

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 42572
Team: N359 GOVT AFFAIRS
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:No

Meet HIIs Corporate Team
HIIs 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 service of our employees leaders customers and shareholders we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII - Americas largest shipbuilder and a global all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a 2026 Government Affairs Summer intern at our office in Arlington VA! With a more than 135-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 GCRs 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

*Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided*

The deadline to apply is Sunday November 2 2025.

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 companys 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 22 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 Masters 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**

The deadline to apply is SUNDAY November 2 2025!

Nice to Have

Previous Hill political or government office experience

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance.

Required Experience:

Intern

Req ID: 42572Team: N359 GOVT AFFAIRSEntity: HII Corporate OfficeUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:NoMeet HIIs Corporate TeamHIIs corporate team i...