Strategy & Capture Intern – Business Strategy/Market Intelligence, Summer 2027

BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company serving national security and military customers. The Strategy & Capture Intern will support competitive intelligence and position-to-win activities through open-source research, market analysis, and development of analytic products for capture efforts and strategic investment decisions.

What you'll do:

• Conduct open‑source research and analysis to help the business understand competitor activities, customer requirements, technology developments, and defense budget trends
• Contribute to the development of competitive landscapes, scorecards, qualitative models, and analytic products that inform major capture efforts and strategic investment decisions
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Perform other duties as necessary

What they're looking for:

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2027. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
• Solid research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize open‑source information
• Interest in defense acquisition processes, national security policy, or competitive intelligence
• Ability to work with ambiguity and distill complex topics into clear insights
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in fields such as International Relations, Political Science, Data Analytics, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related areas
• Prior internship or experience supporting Congressional appropriations or authorization committees, member offices, or defense‑related legislative staff
• Experience working with defense or national security policy organizations (think tanks, research centers, federal agencies, or federally funded R&D centers)
• Familiarity with DoD budget artifacts
• Coursework or practical experience in competitive intelligence, defense acquisition, or market analysis
• Experience conducting structured research using open‑source intelligence methods
• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, or similar)

Benefits:

• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health, dental, and vision insurance
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health savings accounts
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a 401(k) savings plan
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: disability coverage
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: life and accident insurance
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: an employee assistance program
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a legal plan
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: paid time off
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: paid holidays