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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Government & Political Science Intern

Business OperationsUpdated on Nov 14
Internship · Summer 2027Washington, DC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At minimum, have completed the junior year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
  • Have a minimum college GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application.
  • Have a valid driver's license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned to Alabama, California, Florida, or Pueblo, Colorado; motorized transportation is recommended for Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC.
  • Actively pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in political science, public policy, or a relevant field at an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in government and/or law.
  • Be able to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during summer 2027.
  • Plan to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2027.
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Have effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
  • Be able to complete the internship at the Washington, DC location.
  • Be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62, including a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.

Responsibilities

  • Navigate challenges in government outreach and work in the Government Operations & Strategic Communications organization.
  • Support one or more experienced business professionals in performing assignments.
  • Shadow actual operations.
  • Complete unique assignments that support larger projects and gain experience with the day-to-day workings of the business side of the aerospace industry.
  • Participate in additional activities or events that help build a network within the ULA community and with fellow interns.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience with Congress, state government, or local government is preferred.

About the Company

United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

ULA builds launch vehicles for national security, NASA and commercial space missions. Its rockets are designed to reach challenging and distant orbits and deliver highly accurate payload insertions, offering wide orbital flexibility for different mission profiles. The company’s approach centers on providing reliable, direct-to-orbit capabilities tailored to meet customers’ needs for secure national missions, space agency programs, and commercial launches. The goal is to expand access to space by offering dependable, precise launches that can place payloads into the specific orbits required by each mission.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2006

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