What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Management Intern | Summer 2026 position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID: 111805
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
Join our Program Management Office (PMO) in Menomonee Falls, WI! This is a paid summer college intern opportunity in our PMO organization. PMO interns work closely with and assist staff with various assignments. The summer intern program consists of 10-12 weeks of hands-on, real world experience in a career development environment. Participation in the intern program gives preference for future semesters as an intern/co-op within DRS Naval Power Systems. A typical student will participate in 2 semesters as an intern/co-op at DRS throughout their junior and senior years.
Guess what? Our summer interns get to take advantage of our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off AND you can participate in the 401(K) with our generous company match!
What You Will Do
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
Join our Program Management Office (PMO) in Menomonee Falls, WI! This is a paid summer college intern opportunity in our PMO organization. PMO interns work closely with and assist staff with various assignments. The summer intern program consists of 10-12 weeks of hands-on, real world experience in a career development environment. Participation in the intern program gives preference for future semesters as an intern/co-op within DRS Naval Power Systems. A typical student will participate in 2 semesters as an intern/co-op at DRS throughout their junior and senior years.
Guess what? Our summer interns get to take advantage of our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off AND you can participate in the 401(K) with our generous company match!
What You Will Do
- Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and allow you to learn new things
- Gather and assemble data with and for Program Managers and the Program Management team
- Observe customer requirements and learn more about how DRS supports the customer and our Navy partners
- May be required to help in research in a particular field
- Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the Programs staff, methods, programs and practices
- Work cross-functionally to understand how program activity and our customers impact our organization and facility
- Current accredited college or university enrollment; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or a related field
- Grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to successfully interact with other professionals and excited to learn more about the activities at a defense contractor!
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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