The intern will assist with daily facilities operations, including maintenance, workspace readiness, and inventory management. They will also provide security support for classified and unclassified operations while coordinating with vendors and building management.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program in fields such as Business Management, Engineering, or Criminal Justice. Applicants must also be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a rapid capability integrator helping the U.S. Department of Defense move complex, software-driven capability from design to deployment faster.
The hardest part of modernization is often integrating new technology across existing systems, proving it performs as intended, generating the evidence required for authorization, and adapting it as operational needs change. IDT focuses on those bottlenecks.
We combine automation, digital engineering, high-fidelity virtualization, mission engineering, and deployable computing to integrate systems earlier, automate test and evaluation, validate end-to-end mission performance, and bring integration and performance insight closer to operational environments.
Across more than 300 defense projects, IDT has helped compress integration and certification timelines, expand test coverage, reduce manual effort, and enable new mission threads across complex, multi-vendor systems.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, IDT supports customers across the Department of Defense from offices in Virginia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California.
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Description
Operations Support Intern
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Internship
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00 / hour
Description
About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Industrial Security Facilities Intern to be part of our Security and Facilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA, Fall River, MA, San Diego, CA, or Mt. Laurel, NJ location.
Industrial Security Facilities Interns work alongside our Facility Security Officer and Facilities Manager teams will assist in protecting our DOD facilities, personnel and systems in accordance with Government requirements issued in 32 CFR 117 directives. In addition to general facilities related requests across multiple IDT locations.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is a fully on-site position based out of our Arlington, VA, Fall River, MA, San Diego, CA, or Mt. Laurel, NJ location.
What You Will Do:
What You Will Do:
Assist with day-to-day facilities operations, including office maintenance, supplies, equipment, and workspace readiness
Support facility inspections and help identify maintenance, safety, and housekeeping issues
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and building management on service requests and repairs
Maintain accurate records of facilities-related requests, inventory, work orders, and documentation
Help organize office moves, workspace setups, events, and other facilities projects.
Provide support with health, safety, security, and emergency-preparedness procedures
Respond to employee facilities requests and help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming workplace
Assists with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and preparing meeting materials for both classified and unclassified operations
Provides security support unclassified and classified operations
Manages receipt and dispatch for incoming and outgoing mail packages
Maintain, track and audit inventory materials associated with contracts, and information systems
Prepare and manage security training and briefings for all employees
Coordinate new employee clearance process
Support the FSO with various compliance assessments
Manage incoming visitor procedures related to company meetings and software demonstrations
Revise and validate process and procedures
Learn and operate the inventory management system
Who You Are (Required):
Who You Are (Required):
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program with a major in Business Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice, International Studies or related field
Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred.
What Makes You Stand Out:
Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
Detail oriented
Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork, and collaboration
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $28 - $34 / Hour
*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162 and New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about California Senate Bill 1162. Click here for additional information about New Jersey Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT’s Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn from experts and perform meaningful work in a professional work environment. IDT interns gain valuable, hands-on experience and solve real-world problems. In this program, students can expect:
A 10–12-week program; up to 40 hours per week
Competitive pay
Individual mentoring
Valuable training
A supportive culture
Social events and team building activities
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.