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Requisition ID: 38503
All Locations: Crystal City, VA (Virginia)
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a People Operation (Human Resources) Undergraduate Intern for our Crystal City, VA location.
The qualified candidate will become a part of the Defense System Group (DSG) and Civil Systems Group (CSG) People Operations team. The People Operations intern will be placed in a creative, professional and energetic environment where she or he will work on projects that align with the company's business strategies. The candidate will obtain hands on experience through projects in HR functions such as: Total Rewards and Performance Management, Labor Relations, Talent and Organizational Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Workforce Strategy and Analytics.
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Support the development and documentation of People Operations projects, such as employee retention programs, performance management, compensation, and workforce development initiatives.
- Partner with leadership team on HR reporting and analysis.
- Learn, modify and document People Operations business processes
- Provide administrative support to People Operations team as needed
- Participates with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners.
- Training and mentorship will be provided.
Qualifications
Performance standards to be successful in this internship position include:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Must possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
- Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
- Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Integrity and Objectivity
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Rising Junior or above who is currently enrolled at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, Organization Development or related program
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance
- US Citizenship required
- Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week during the school year
- Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the summer
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data
- Superior organizational skills; results-focused with superb execution and follow-through; highly detail-oriented
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- GPA 3.5 or higher
- Active security clearance
Temporary housing assistance is not available.
The Aerospace Corporation functions as the nation's independent testing, assessment, and research center for national security space systems, specializing in advanced military space systems. Aerospace offers summer internship positions at our headquarters in El Segundo, California, and our campuses in Chantilly, Virginia, Colorado and New Mexico to give students the opportunity to work in the scientific, technical, or administrative areas of the company.
Transcript Requirement
Transcripts are required for this position.
Additional Requisition Details
System Job Title: BUSINESS INTERN REQ
Clearance Requirement: None
Access: None
Polygraph: None
Employment Type: Casual
Work Schedule: Part Time
Company Statement
The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.
From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement.
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.