Bringing a summer intern into the Society Project Management Office (SPMO) offers a valuable opportunity for mutual growth and development. For the intern, this experience will serve as a practical entry point into the dynamic world of IT project management, providing hands-on exposure to the entire project lifecycle. By actively participating in projects guided by the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, the intern will gain a deep understanding of agile principles and how they align business and technical objectives to deliver value. Additionally, the internship will enhance their skill set through direct involvement in tasks such as project planning, status tracking, stakeholder communication, and data analysis. This exposure will empower the intern to develop competencies in collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership—skills essential for thriving in today’s competitive job market.  For the SPMO, an intern brings fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and resource flexibility that can significantly enhance team operations.

By supporting business and technical tasks such as documentation, risk assessment, and project coordination, the intern enables core team members to focus on strategic priorities, improving overall project execution. Their inquisitive approach can uncover innovative ways to optimize processes, contributing to continuous improvement within the SPMO. Additionally, the presence of an intern cultivates a mentoring culture, reinforcing the SPMO’s role in developing future leaders in IT project management. This collaborative arrangement not only boosts the intern’s professional trajectory but also strengthens the SPMO’s capacity to deliver successful, value-driven outcomes

Position Summary

The Agile Project Management Intern will support the IT Project Management Office (PMO) in delivering value-driven initiatives through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. This role offers hands-on experience in managing the business and technical aspects of projects across the full lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

The intern will assist in tasks such as: business case analysis, sprint, backlog refinement, progress tracking, stakeholder
communication, and process optimization.

Education Requirements:

The Ideal candidate will be a rising college junior, senior or recent graduate pursuing a major in Computer Science

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a major in Computer Science or related field.

Please complete the following survey as part of your application: 2025 ACS Summer Intern Questionnaire

Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$23.00; Rising Senior-$24.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $27.00.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

*This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice.