Summer 2026
IT Administration Intern
Posted on 9/6/2025
NextGen Federal Systems
201-500 employees
Federal IT solutions, software, cyber security
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Dayton, OH, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid internship; primarily in-person in Dayton, OH; HUBZone eligibility noted.
US Citizenship Required
 IT & Security (1) |
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- U.S. Citizenship required (must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance – we will sponsor the process)
- Enrolled as a sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Assisting with IT administration duties in a secure room environment
- Supporting user account management and system access control
- Performing routine system monitoring and maintenance tasks
- Helping to troubleshoot and resolve IT hardware/software issues
- Documenting IT processes and maintaining system records
- Learning and applying cyber management and security best practices
- Concentrations in cybersecurity or cyber management are a plus
- HUBZone status preference for candidates living in a HUBZone
- Internship duration is Year+ preferred (not strictly required)
NextGen Federal Systems provides IT solutions and services to the DoD, federal government, and commercial clients. It combines services and solution development in software development, R&D, enterprise IT systems engineering, and cyber security and data management, using agile, mature processes to deliver working systems. The company differentiates itself with a defense/government domain focus, ISO 9001 and CMMI Level 3 certifications, and a mixed services/solutions model that emphasizes cost-effective delivery. Its goal is to help analysts and warfighters meet mission needs by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions while managing internal costs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Morgantown, West Virginia
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $22M Army contract expands NextGen's defense operations portfolio.
- SBIR Phase III advances Air Force Weather ML platform.
- 618th AOC contract supports USTRANSCOM requirements development.
What critics are saying
- DARPA cancels Space-WATCH as inactive on SAM.gov within 3-6 months.
- Booz Allen displaces NextGen on 618th AOC contracts in 12-18 months.
- JAIC dissolution obsoletes NextGen ML via Palantir Maven in 6-12 months.
What makes NextGen Federal Systems unique
- NextGen secured first prime DARPA Space-WATCH contract January 12, 2025.
- NextGen partnered with Ansys for Defense and Intelligence services.
- NextGen develops ML for eMTI data service with NGA.
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Company News
On January 12, NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) announced the award of its first prime contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Space-domain Wide Area Tracking and Characterization (Space-WATCH) program.
By partnering with Ansys, NextGen Federal Systems enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, officials said.
This collaboration formally establishes NextGen as a trusted services partner for Ansys' Defense and Intelligence market.
NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract.
Through this effort, NextGen will collaborate closely with the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and directorates within the 618th AOC to facilitate the development of requirements, business rules, and metrics to capture and analyze data in light of system changes or deficiencies.