Talent Management Intern

At Ridgeline, we are pioneers in the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance, helping government and enterprise organizations protect what matters most in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are a company built for people who thrive on curiosity, creativity, and solving challenges no one else has cracked yet. Our culture rewards initiative, values collaboration over ego, and gives you the freedom to experiment and innovate. We offer meaningful work, flexible remote options, a balanced work life rhythm, and a team of talented engineers and experts who support and inspire one another. Joining Ridgeline means contributing to technology that has real impact while growing your career in a place where your ideas and expertise genuinely matter.

Ridgeline International is seeking a Talent Management Intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. In this role, you will gain firsthand experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and employee development. Working alongside our talent management professionals, you will contribute to programs and strategies that help Ridgeline attract, develop, and retain exceptional people.

What You Will Do

• Support the talent acquisition team with sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews
• Assist with the development and execution of employee development programs and training initiatives
• Help track and analyze workforce metrics, including turnover data, engagement survey results, and performance trends
• Contribute to employer branding efforts and recruitment marketing campaigns
• Research talent management best practices and industry benchmarks
• Assist with succession planning activities and organizational development projects
• Support the team with administrative tasks related to performance review cycles and talent calibration sessions

What You Will Learn

• How talent acquisition strategies are built and executed in a competitive market
• The mechanics of workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development
• How to use data and analytics to drive talent decisions and measure program effectiveness
• Best practices in employer branding and recruitment marketing
• How performance management and talent calibration processes work at an organizational level
• The connection between talent strategy and overall business objectives

What You Need to Qualify

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work with data and draw insights from workforce analytics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Genuine interest in talent strategy, employee development, and organizational culture

Bonus Points If You Have the Following

• Prior internship or experience in recruiting, talent management, or human resources
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or talent management platforms
• Coursework in organizational behavior, industrial/organizational psychology, or workforce planning

Physical & Work Environment

• Must be capable of remaining stationary for 50% of the time; occasional movement within the office environment may be required
• The role involves continuous interaction with computers and other office productivity equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ridgeline International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at [email protected]