Ethics & Business Integrity Intern
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader delivering innovative solutions in national security defense intelligence civil government and health. Operating in complex highly regulated environments requires a strong culture of ethics integrity and accountability.
The Ethics & Business Integrity Intern will support the companys enterprise ethics program including administration of the ethics helpline training and compliance initiatives and company-wide ethics initiatives and outreach efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate ethics program operations compliance communications and governance processes within a large matrixed organization.
The Intern will work closely with ethics professionals and gain exposure to internal investigation processes training and compliance program administration and enterprise-level ethics engagement initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Ethics Helpline and Investigations Support
Assist with tracking and documenting helpline processes in accordance with established procedures.
Observe and learn about internal investigation processes confidentiality protocols and case management best practices.
Ethics Training and Compliance Support
Assist in monitoring ethics and compliance training completion across the enterprise.
Support reporting and tracking of mandatory training requirements.
Help coordinate communications related to training deadlines and compliance reminders.
Contribute to updates of training materials and reference guides as appropriate.
Document current compliance program workflows and propose automation ideas.
Ethics Outreach and Program Communications
Assist in developing and organizing ethics awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives.
Support preparation of ethics communications intranet content and resource materials.
Help coordinate Ethics Week activities or other culture-building initiatives.
Conduct research on leading practices in corporate ethics speak-up culture and compliance program effectiveness.
Special Projects and Cross-Functional Exposure
Support special projects related to ethics program enhancement and governance initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders in Legal Human Resources Compliance and other business functions as appropriate.
Assist in tracking program metrics and identifying trends to support continuous improvement.
Demonstrate professionalism discretion and strong ethical judgment in handling sensitive information.
Develop FAQ documents and update Ethics and Business Integrity internal website content
Basic Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Law Political Science International Relations Business Public Policy or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in corporate ethics compliance governance or organizational culture.
Strong project planning analytical research and writing skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
What the Intern Will Gain:
Practical exposure to an enterprise ethics and compliance program within a Fortune 500 company.
Insight into helpline case management and internal investigation processes.
Experience supporting enterprise training and compliance initiatives.
Opportunities to contribute to ethics outreach and culture-building efforts.
Mentorship from experienced ethics and compliance professionals.
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Original Posting:
April 21 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $41600.00 - $75200.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.