What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Strategy & Innovation Intern position at Spry Methods?
Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
The IT Strategy & Innovation Intern supports Spry Methods’ IT‑focused strategy, innovation, and mission alignment efforts. This role provides early exposure to federal IT missions, emerging technologies, and solution‑oriented thinking, with an emphasis on research, analysis, and documentation rather than implementation.
The intern contributes to internal strategy initiatives that inform proposals, white papers, and innovation efforts across areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital modernization. Work products are research‑driven, reviewable, and designed for internal decision‑making and growth support.
• Research federal agency IT missions, environments, and technology priorities
• Conduct background research to support white papers and internal strategy efforts
• Document IT use cases focused on efficiency, modernization, and differentiation
• Track and organize innovation ideas and emerging technology concepts
• Produce concise, structured research summaries and briefing materials
• Conduct background research to support white papers and internal strategy efforts
• Document IT use cases focused on efficiency, modernization, and differentiation
• Track and organize innovation ideas and emerging technology concepts
• Produce concise, structured research summaries and briefing materials
• Agency IT Mission Snapshot
• AI or Emerging Technology Use Case Inventory
• Technology Trend Brief for Internal Use
• AI or Emerging Technology Use Case Inventory
• Technology Trend Brief for Internal Use
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Interest in federal IT missions and emerging technologies
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured outputs
- Engineering or cybersecurity career paths
- Technical strategy and solution development
- Innovation and emerging technology teams