Junior Project Operations Intern Fall 2026

The Opportunity:
As a CACI Junior Project Operations Intern you will gain hands-on experience supporting critical national security missions for Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This internship provides direct involvement in mission operations project execution business strategy and technology integration. You will collaborate with senior leaders and teams contributing to deliverables that drive customer engagement operational excellence and technology solutions. Designed for high-performing students this role offers professional mentorship exposure to senior leadership and insight into how policy strategy operations and technology intersect in defense and intelligence missions. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are essential. You must be able to quickly learn and apply new collaboration technologies and present ideas professionally. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced requiring effective teamwork and coordination in both virtual and in-person settings.

Responsibilities:
Support project operations and coordination across business divisions including action tracking deliverable management meeting preparation and stakeholder synchronization.

Conduct research on mission priorities customer requirements emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence cyber ISR and autonomy) and market dynamics to inform growth strategy and business execution.

Assist in the development of briefing materials executive summaries white papers and analytical products for internal and customer-facing engagements.

Support capture and proposal development teams by researching solutioning and coordinating inputs from technical operational and pricing teams.

Track and analyze budget and pipeline data maintain spend plans opportunity databases and resource alignment tools.

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between program execution solution architecture operations and growth teams.


Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Current student or recent graduate (undergraduate or graduate program)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce professional concise materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint)
• Attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Professional maturity and effective interaction with senior leaders customers and teams
• Interest in national security defense intelligence or mission support careers

Desired:

• Coursework in international affairs intelligence public policy defense business or economics
• Project management business operations or strategic planning experience
• Interest or background in AI cyber ISR autonomy or data science
• Proficiency in foreign languages or regional studies
• Internships research or consulting in defense government or national security
• Experience with briefings research and analytical products
• Knowledge of defense acquisition program execution or government contracts
• Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesize information into recommendations

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.