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Program Management Intern III (Summer 2027) - Wayne, NJ

BAE Systems

Wayne, NJFull-time$49–66K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$49–66K/yr
Location
Wayne, NJ
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Management Intern for Summer 2027 to support its C4ISR group in Wayne, New Jersey. The intern will coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders, help manage program schedules, track key performance indicators, and support risk and opportunity management. The role participates in the LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, which offers project work, career development, and networking opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeamworkCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-SolvingOracle ERPBusiness ConceptsTechnical Problem-SolvingMultitaskingAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingLean PrinciplesData AnalysisProcess Flow AnalysisPerformance TrackingSharePointPower BI

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or EngineeringBusiness AdministrationProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementIndustrial EngineeringSystems Engineering

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Description

Full-time onsite:

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Defense:

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Operations:

Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers interns opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.

The Role:

BAE Systems, Inc. (AMS) is seeking a motivated Program Management Intern for Summer 2027 to support our Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) group in Wayne, NJ. Our Program Management team serves as the central hub of execution, ensuring that complex defense technologies are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

In this role, you will operate at the heart of the program lifecycle, coordinating between technical teams and business stakeholders. You will help manage program schedules, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and support the management of program risks and opportunities. By integrating with experienced Program Managers and cross-functional leads, you will solve real-world organizational challenges in a high-stakes production environment, directly contributing to the success of missions that protect those who protect us.

LEAP Internship Program:

In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Skills

  • Actively enrolled in a Bachelor s Degree program, in a business or engineering degree

  • Ability to work in a team-based environment, with excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools

  • Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently

  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

  • Excellent team player who is willing to contribute and learn

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education

  • Business Administration

  • Project Management

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Systems Engineering

Preferred Skills

  • Previous experience with the ERP system Oracle

  • Strong understanding of core business concepts

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

  • Experience analyzing and solving technical problems or projects

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Attention to detail / critical thinking

  • Develop and deploy a framework of continuous improvement utilizing lean principles

  • Ability to analyze data, understand process flows, track performance, and make improvements

  • Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint/Power BI

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $48790 - $65809

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Program Management Intern III (Summer 2027) - Wayne, NJ

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,128 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$49–66K/yr
  • New Jersey median$126–206K/yr204 salary ranges
  • US median$126–202K/yr8,101 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $57K, is 66% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($168K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Management salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 241 open Program Management jobs in New Jersey and 11,128 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (9,656 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,414 of the 11,128 open Program Management jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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