Description
Leidos Corporate IT Group is seeking an IT Assurance & Compliance Intern to support the IT Compliance team. This position is ideal for a motivated student interested in IT governance, risk, and compliance, with exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) processes and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
The intern will assist with analysis, documentation, and evaluation of IT SOX controls, audit support activities, and related compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional IT teams.
This role provides hands-on experience working with internal stakeholders and supporting coordination efforts with internal and external auditors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the assessment of IT General Controls (ITGCs) related to policies and procedures.
- Support the collection, review, and organization of IT control evidence.
- Help identify potential control gaps or documentation issues and escalate findings to senior team members.
- Assist with validation of artifacts gathered as part of systems development life cycle (SDLC) and change management processes.
- Participate in compliance-related projects and new implementations by supporting IT control documentation and testing activities.
- Support preparation of documentation and materials for internal and external audit requests.
- Maintain organized compliance documentation and tracking metrics.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure evidence is generated and retained appropriately.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- US citizenship is required.
- Basic understanding of information technology concepts and systems.
- Interest in IT governance, risk management, compliance, or audit.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), IT General Controls (ITGCs), COBIT, COSO, or ISO frameworks.
- Prior internship or academic project experience related to IT audit, compliance, or risk management.
- Basic understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC) and change management concepts.
- Experience working with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel formulas, Power BI, or similar tools).
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Original Posting:
March 2, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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