Government Relations Intern - 2025

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You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing is looking for a Government Relations Intern to support the organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation and skills to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be an opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability and confidence to decipher direction and ultimately meet or exceed expectations. Candidates must be professional, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technical teams. The candidate assist in advocating for policies and initiatives that alight with organizational goals. Candidate may have the opportunity to create internal content in support of current and future government relations, topics and agenda. 

This is a hybrid position in Dulles, VA. This is a paid internship for summer session 2025. 

Key Job Responsibilities: 

• Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues relevant to the organization

• Assist in preparing briefing material, reports and presentations that advance Nightwing GR strategy and outreach

• Research legislative developments, spanet trends and analysis, write summaries for the company intranet with regards to the Federal budget cycle and company impacts

• Support special projects such as outreach efforts to enhance engagement with governmental resources

• Attend Congressional hearings, briefings and events as needed providing notes and insights

• Support visits by NW leaders to Capitol Hill and by elected officials/staff to NW facilities as necessary

• Research current industry news related to Nightwing, other Aerospace & Defense peers, and emerging technologies to keep Nightwing aware of competitive landscape

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program related to Business, Public Administration or Policy, Political Science or related discipline

• Candidate may be a post graduate student pursuing a masters degree

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cumulative 3.5 GPA desired

• Experience leading a team project

• Involvement in school or community activities

• Time Management Skills: utilize excellent time management and project management skills to consistently meet deadlines, prioritize tasks appropriately, and delegate when appropriate. Must be able to multitask – demonstrating the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Problem-solving skills: must display the ability to effectively prioritize workload on multiple projects simultaneously and accept changes with short notice and tolerate frequent interruptions

• Critical thinking skills: must display strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities when interacting with clients, direct reports, managers, peers, and stakeholders

• Communication skills: must be able to listen carefully to accurately gather facts and figures from clients, managers, peers, and stakeholders. Must also be able to clearly articulate the results of your work and present findings in written reports. Must be able to organize, facilitate, and collaborate within cross-functional teams – demonstrating a collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs

• Attention to detail: must pay strong attention to detail in order to be able to keep information accurate and organized while utilizing skills and knowledge to quickly learn about the project

• Computer literacy: need to be able to use computer-based tools to work effectively. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, & Word) Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe design suite and Google Suites or related software

• Experience researching current industry news related Aerospace & Defense

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Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team

The salary range for this role is - . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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