Intern, Business Graduate Summer - Tribal Education Partnership Program / BEST, Remote

Graduate Summer Internship Program

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking enrolled college students at Tribal Colleges and Universities (or students who have officially transitioned from a TCU feeder school) for 2026 graduate summer internships, as part of the DOE / NNSA funded TEPP / BEST (Tribal Education Partnership Program / Business Enablers in Science & Technology) summer internship program. Interns will be placed in our Mission Services organization, supporting various business needs of the Laboratories, and partnering closely with the Mission Services Talent Acquisition Team (MSTAT) Summer Internship Program.

We are active in identifying candidates with relevant academic and work experience to provide valuable internships, build a pipeline for possible future year-round internships and / or regular employment, and to meet near-term project deliverables. Selected applicants will be interviewed by a subcommittee of business managers and / or business staff. Subsequently, successful applicants will be matched for placement based on internship interests and Sandi's project needs. Those selected are expected to commit to ten (10) to fourteen (14) weeks of employment over the summer. In addition to a matrix assignment, the program consists of on-boarding meetings, possible group projects, and networking events, among other business activities. Interviews are expected to take place between mid-January and early February 2026.

Interns will be expected to team with others to support Sandia's mission by adding value, improving operations, offering innovative solutions and appropriately managing risk for the corporation. Work will reside within specific organizations at Sandia that support various business functions such as financial management, project management and / or procurement / supply chain.

Applicants must submit a current copy of their resume to be considered for this position. In addition to a resume listing cumulative GPA's for all degrees, a letter of introduction addressing career goals and primary business area focus, and four references (names and contact information) are required. List any academic awards, relevant work experience related to your degree, certifications received, demonstrated leadership, community involvement, and prior relationship with a national laboratory or with DOE in the letter of introduction or on the resume.

Qualifications We Require :

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited related graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 / 4.0

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer

U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Note : If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.

Qualifications We Desire :

Aligned with approved DOE / NNSA funding, applicants must be officially accepted into a Tribal College & University or officially transitioned from a TCU feeder school and pursuing a business-related graduate degree.

Degree program in a relevant business discipline :

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Procurement / Contracting

Logistics / Operations

Human Resources

Economics

Demonstrated leadership

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Research experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Introduction to scheduling software (ex. MS Project, Primavera P6)

Experience working with large data sets

Posting Duration : This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team : The TEPP / BEST Program and Mission Services Talent Acquisition Team are focused on recruiting efforts for Division 10000, Mission Services. Mission Services leads financial management systems, project management processes, business excellence and process improvements, work authorization systems, information technology, purchasing, and other administrative services. Division 10000 also facilitates cost estimating, budgeting, and business planning activities across Sandia through a combination of business staff within and matrixed to various Divisions and Programs.

The MSI Partnership Program (MSIPP) is designed to advance the Department of Energys (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) workforce development and research priorities by building strong collaborations with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The program focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, advancing research capacity, and enhancing pathways for students in STEM disciplines to pursue careers in the nuclear security enterprise. Since its inception, MSIPP has focused on building institutional capacity at MSIs and creating robust career pathways to DOE laboratories, plants, and sites.

Together, these programs foster excellence in STEM education and advance the mission of supporting the Nation's nuclear security needs.

About Sandia : Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs :

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co-workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9 / 80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4 / 10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work / life balance

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers.