2025 Summer Intern - Project Analyst
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Project Administration Group at CNA is looking for 2025 Summer Interns. In this role, interns will support the FFRDC leadership team and learn specific skills while assisting with the completion of various projects during the internship period. The leadership team consists of the Executive Vice President (EVP), FFRDC Program Manager, and Director of Research Administration as well as divisional Vice Presidents (VPs).
CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES
1. Provide support to internal stakeholders in support of overall project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
2. Conduct research and/or develop tools for assigned projects.
3. Assist in analyzing business data for assigned projects.
4. Provide general communications support to the team.
5. Provide targeted logistical support as necessary (scheduling, note taking).
6. Provide excellent customer support.
7. Perform other general duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Education: Must be in junior or final year of a STEM bachelor’s degree in or enrollment in a graduate program.
2. Experience: Undergraduate level coursework and experience in computer science or related field preferred.
3. Skills: Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and organizational skills. Fluency in at least one common coding language (Python, R), familiarity with Microsoft power tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), and experience building/analyzing SQL databases strongly preferred.
4. Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements.
***Application process***
Applicants should submit the following by November 30, 2024:
- Cover letter
- Resume (please include GPA)
- Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
- An optional personal statement
Please include a personal statement as part of your application. A personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you. The statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests, influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our organization. Please click here for personal statement guidelines – Click here
Personal statements will not be used as an elimination criteria for this position. They will only be used to enhance a candidate’s application
CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here: "EEO is the Law" Poster", "EEO Poster Supplement". The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Other details
- Job Family Administrative
- Job Function Career Path III - Professional
- Employment Indicator (none)
- CNA, 3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America