Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Job Title: Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Job Category: Intern/Co-op

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:
CACI is currently looking for an Operations Intern (Process Efficiency and Program Knowledge Consolidation) to join our Defense Personal Property System (DPS) team. In this role, you will capture and consolidate distributed institutional knowledge across programs through structured discovery interviews with subject matter experts.

You'll synthesize qualitative findings into standardized documentation, identify process inefficiencies and knowledge gaps, and work cross-functionally to translate tacit expertise into accessible, centralized resources. This position offers hands-on experience in operational improvement, stakeholder engagement, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate knowledge management while contributing to onboarding materials and program documentation that support organizational effectiveness.

The internship is scheduled to start in May, will last for approximately 12 weeks, and will be conducted entirely remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting structured discovery interviews with subject matter experts across programs to capture distributed institutional knowledge
• Presents ideas for knowledge organization and process improvement
• Synthesizes interview findings into clear, standardized documentation in a centralized repository
• Identifies knowledge gaps, inconsistencies, and process inefficiencies across teams
• Works closely with functional leads, engineering, and business analysts to understand operational context and translate tacit knowledge into accessible systems
• Adheres to program documentation standards and configuration practices
• Provides input into onboarding materials and reference guides
• Maintains knowledge of program structure, tools, processes, and acronyms across functions
• Coordinates with engineering to ensure documentation integrates with operational tooling
• Tracks interview coverage, gaps, and progress against consolidation milestones
• Collects and documents usage metrics for operational tooling to quantify program impact
• Leverages AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, and documentation drafting; validates how consolidated knowledge integrates with AI assistants and surfaces gaps where outputs need refinements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with at least one year of coursework completed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex conversations into clear, structured documentation
• Ability to synthesize qualitative information from multiple sources into structured written output
• Strong organizational and task management skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work across teams and manage relationships with senior staff and subject matter experts
• Confidence conducting structured interviews and stakeholder conversations in a professional setting
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for research, writing, or analysis; familiarity with prompt engineering and the ability to evaluate AI output quality

Desired:

• Prior experience in leading teams, research, consulting, sales, or other roles requiring stakeholder engagement and discovery
• Coursework or interest in defense, military operations, government policy, international relations, or national security
• Background in political science, public policy, global affairs, business, or related fields
• Experience with documentation platforms (Confluence, SharePoint, Notion, etc.)
• Familiarity with Agile or SAFe practices
• Prior internship, contract, or other experience demonstrating professional maturity
• Interest in defense operations, program management, or national security careers

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$39,400-$63,900

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.