Leidos
Reston, Virginia

Talent Acquisition Intern

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About this role

Leidos is seeking a college intern to support the Corporate Talent Acquisition team with various staffing initiatives.  This position will provide the intern an opportunity to gain experience in a corporate environment, learn about recruitment systems, and engage in the full lifecycle of recruiting and branding Leidos to experienced professionals & college candidates.  The intern will receive hands-on training and professional development in Talent Acquisition while working closely with other Human Resources functional teams on a variety of assignments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in HR and Talent Acquisition team meetings, workshops/presentations, networking & professional development events.

  • Coordinate logistics, support recruitment outreach initiatives, and participate in local/regional events.

  • Under guidance, source/screen resumes, modify job descriptions, manage schedules, communicate with internal applicants, and collaborate with managers.

  • Provide input to our marketing and advertising initiatives to enhance our brand and presence within targeted social media outlets.

  • Engage in process improvement sessions related to Human Resources / Talent Acquisition tools and resources.  

  • Assist with file management and maintenance as well as any special projects as assigned.

  • Update recruitment systems and troubleshoot issues as directed.

  • Complete tasks and special projects as directed by the Talent Acquisition senior leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, or a related field, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

  • Customer service oriented and demonstrated the ability to collaborate with others on projects and assignments to achieve optimal results.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs and comfortable with a variety of technologies, systems, and processes.

  • Must be flexible, proactive, organized, manage workflow, and have prompt follow-up.

  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills including oral and written communication with attention to detail.

  • Must be able to multitask, shift priorities, bring tasks to completion with minimal supervision, and meet varying deadlines.

  • Must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently or in a team.

  • Ability to research and analyze information using the internet and reference materials.

  • Creativity in problem-solving and being able to offer alternative solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with supporting various projects and initiatives.

  • Experience with coordinating, promoting, and attending events in person.

  • Demonstration of ability and motivation to support a diverse team.

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Original Posting:

March 5, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.