AI Governance Intern - Summer 2026

Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles. Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program with a preference in a related field such as Computer Science/Information Systems, or Data Science.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Role Summary

Help operationalize AI governance across policy, procedures, and guidance. Develop practical artifacts (playbooks, templates) that enable compliant, responsible AI delivery.

Degree/ Skills required:

• Pursuing a degree in IT/Data Governance, CS/IS, Data Science, or related.
• Excellent research and technical writing skills; stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and update AI governance PPI (policy/procedure/instruction) content and quickstart guides.
• Build intake and review templates; improve the UseCase Register workflow.
• Perform comparative analysis of external standards.
• Conduct user survey and compile results to determine effectives AI governance

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with NIST AI RMF, or other IT/AI governance frameworks.
• SharePoint/Confluence page building; Excel/Power BI for reporting.

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Target salary range: USD $22.50/Yr. - USD $24.50/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans