Graduate Internship – Operations and Strategy Management

Description

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) invites graduate students to apply to a high‑impact internship focused on operational strategy and institutional leadership. This opportunity is for students pursuing advanced degrees who are ready to apply their expertise to complex, real‑world challenges supporting INL’s mission in nuclear energy, national security, and critical infrastructure.

Graduate interns will collaborate with senior professionals to assess organizational systems, evaluate operational performance, and develop data‑informed recommendations that enhance strategic decision‑making and efficiency across INL’s business and operations areas. Interns are expected to demonstrate critical thinking, initiative, and the ability to translate analytical insights into actionable strategies that drive institutional performance.

Internships offer flexible start and end dates to accommodate university schedules. Early applications are encouraged to increase opportunities.

• Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Law, Data Analytics

• Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Liberal Arts

• Human Resources, Psychology, Education

• Public Policy, Political Science, International Policy, International Security, Legal/Auditing, History

• Emergency Preparedness, Document and Record Management

• Economics, Sociology

Other related STEM majors will be considered based on project needs.

• Lead or contribute to strategic projects that involve organizational assessment, operational analysis, or performance optimization.
• Apply advanced research, modeling, or evaluation techniques to inform policy, process design, or resource planning.
• Prepare and present findings, reports, and recommendations to support decision‑making by INL leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage in enrichment activities including workshops and networking.
• Other duties, projects, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers.

• Enrolled full‑time in a graduate program at an accredited college/university.
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
• Available for a 10‑16 week, up to 40 hours per week, on‑site internship.

• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

While INL accepts candidates authorized to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT), some internship projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" or "Q" clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

INL is a science‑based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,200 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL hosts nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL’s mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to…