Learn Marketing with Purpose in a Mission-Driven Industry

Position Summary

Sabel Systems is seeking a Summer Marketing Intern to support our marketing and communications efforts within the defense and national security space. This paid internship is designed for a motivated student who is eager to learn how marketing operates in a highly technical mission-driven environment while making meaningful contributions to real-world initiatives.

Work Youll Do

As an Intern you will have the opportunity to support brand-aligned communications contribute to data-informed campaign execution and content development while developing an understanding of the importance of accuracy discretion and credibility in defense industry marketing.

Who We Are

Sabel is a digital engineering and Defense technology partner helping organizations simplify complexity and improve mission outcomes with secure scalable solutions across the lifecycle. Our people-first culture blends large-business opportunity with small-business agility enabling us to deliver high-impact secure solutions rapidly while investing in our peoples growth and success. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one shared goal: Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible.

Work Youll Do / Key Responsibilities

Brand & Messaging Support

• Learn and apply Sabels brand voice messaging framework and visual standards across marketing channels
• Assist in translating complex or technical concepts into clear consistent and audience-appropriate content
• Support content development for internal and external communications ensuring brand credibility and alignment

Campaign & Data Support

• Assist with marketing campaign research planning and execution
• Track and report on basic marketing performance metrics (e.g. engagement reach campaign results)
• Produces and analyzes social media campaign performance data summarizing insights trends and recommendations for improvement

Social Media & Communications

• Monitor social media channels and assist with drafting responses in alignment with brand and messaging guidelines
• Support content scheduling research and audience analysis
• Assist with responding to external inquiries following established communication protocols

Process & Effectiveness

• Support the creation and refinement of internal rubrics and tools for evaluating marketing effectiveness
• Assist with documenting best practices workflows and performance benchmarks
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency clarity and consistency across marketing efforts

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing Communications Business Data Analytics or a related field
• Strong academic record cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and tone
• Ability to analyze basic data and metrics and draw practical conclusions
• Interest in the defense government contracting or national security space
• Professional judgment discretion and appreciation for accuracy and compliance
• Organized proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred

• Exposure to defense or regulated environments and basic design experience

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a highly regulated mission-focused industry
• Exposure to brand governance data-informed marketing and campaign strategy
• Mentorship from experienced marketing and communications professionals
• A deeper understanding of how marketing supports complex technical organizations

Work Location & Schedule

• The 2026 Summer Internship Program runs June 1 2026 through August 7 2026 and is open to candidates located within the United States.
• This internship is fully remote supporting Eastern Standard Time Zone hours however for candidates local to our Tysons Corner VA office one (1) day a week will be required to work onsite otherwise remote.
• This internship has an expected commitment of 40 hours per week.
• This internship pays $25.00 per hour.

Our Culture & Values

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do whats right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems where your contributions drive impact your growth is continuously supported and your well-being is at the center of how we workso together we can build the future with purpose.

Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications merit and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Sabel Systems is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process please contact .