Operations Support Intern (Defense Technology)

Location: Fully onsite in Arlington, VA; Fall River, MA; San Diego, CA; or Mt. Laurel, NJ. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance.

Salary: $28–$34 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical software and systems solutions for the U.S. government, including automation and digital engineering for complex defense systems.

What you will do

• Support day-to-day facilities operations, workspace readiness, office maintenance, supplies, equipment, and facilities requests.
• Assist with inspections and identify maintenance, safety, housekeeping, health, security, and emergency-preparedness issues.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, building management, repairs, office moves, workspace setups, and facilities projects.
• Maintain records, work orders, inventory, contract materials, information systems, and incoming and outgoing mail packages.
• Support classified and unclassified operations, visitor procedures, clearance processing, security training, briefings, and compliance assessments.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, prepare meeting materials, validate procedures, and operate the inventory management system.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program in Business Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice, International Studies, or a related field.
• College juniors or rising seniors are preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Detail orientation, analytical ability, initiative, reliability, teamwork, collaboration, ownership, and urgency.

Culture & Benefits

• 10–12-week summer internship program with up to 40 hours per week.
• Hands-on experience solving real-world problems in a professional work environment.
• Individual mentoring and valuable training.
• Supportive culture, social events, and team-building activities.
• Competitive hourly pay.