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Senior Administrative Intern - Buyer

CompanyLeonardo DRS, Inc.
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Supply Chain Team with procurement governance, purchase order management, and building supplier lead-time baselines. Additionally, they will perform administrative duties, create project documentation, and support organizational objectives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
164
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DRS Daylight Solutions, a line of business under Leonardo DRS, provides photonics solutions to researchers, industry allies, and system manufacturers. Daylight specializes in manufacturing high-performance lasers across the spectrum from UV to IR, offering capabilities in broad tuning, narrow linewidth, and high power. The company’s core technologies include a family of quantum cascade lasers (QCL-IR), external cavity diode lasers (EC-DLs), and custom laser engines. Daylight’s lasers are deployed worldwide in a diverse array of applications, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and material inspection. As a team of dedicated innovators, Daylight designs new technologies that aim to enable what’s next in scientific and technological advancements for those who are driving innovation forward.
About the Role

Job ID: 114006

 

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a Buyer Intern to work alongside our Supply Chain Team and gain hands-on experience in establishing commodity-based procurement governancecleaning and structuring open purchase orders, and building supplier lead-time baselines using historical Costpoint data.

 

This is a fully in-person summer internship located in Germantown, Maryland. We are seeking a rising senior pursuing a degree in Supply Chain. Interns will work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform professional administrative staff duties in support of functional areas, gradually increasing in level of difficulty and responsibility
  • Contribute to the execution of projects and organizational objectives when asked
  • Create graphs and charts for various projects using spreadsheet and graphics software with direction
  • Create various documents and electronic information with direction
  • Update relevant data using database applications
  • Assist in answering questions and/or refer inquiry to appropriate person
  • Assist in researching information as needed for projects and other objectives
  • Assist in coordinating conferences and special events; assist in making any necessary room rental, reservation or catering arrangements
  • Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • May support staff in assigned project based work
  • Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Rising senior, majoring in Supply Chain
  • Data-driven mindset
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Effectively utilize standard office software and computer equipment
  • Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

U.S. Citizenship required.

The salary for this position is $22/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

 

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Skills
Supply chain managementProcurementData analysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAdministrative supportDatabase managementProject coordinationCommunicationCostpoint
Categories
LogisticsAdministrativeEngineeringSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time offVacationHolidaysSick leaveParental leaveTuition reimbursementProfessional development supportLife insuranceDisability insuranceHealth savings accountTelemedicineLegal insurance