Job Information
Steampunk Summer Intern 2026 - Recruiting Operations in McLean, Virginia
Overview
Steampunk is seeking a highly motivated Recruiting Operations Intern to support our Talent Acquisition team. This internship offers hands-on experience across full lifecycle recruiting, recruiting operations, and talent strategy within a fast-paced consulting environment.
You will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and the broader Talent team to support both candidate delivery and operational excellence, gaining exposure to how we attract, engage, and hire top talent across our programs.
Contributions
Interested in Recruiting and Recruiting Operations
Assist with recruiting operations , including applicant tracking system (ATS) updates, data integrity, and reporting
Partner with recruiters to identify talent pipelines and support proactive sourcing strategies
Engage with internal stakeholders to help track hiring progress and maintain recruiting momentum
Support candidate experience initiatives , ensuring timely, professional, and human-centered interactions
Assist in building and maintaining talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Contribute to process improvement efforts within recruiting workflows and operations
Help support special projects across Talent Acquisition, including employer branding, outreach, and recruiting events
Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting, HR, and Operations team
Qualifications
Must Have
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Strong interest in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or HR Operations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute, and take ownership
Detail-oriented with an interest in process improvement and operational efficiency
Local to the DMV area
Rising junior, rising senior or current senior
Nice to Have
Interest in data, reporting, or recruiting analytics
Experience with campus organizations, leadership roles, or internships
Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn, Excel, or ATS platforms
About steampunk
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .
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Job Location US-VA-McLean
Posted Date 4 days ago (3/24/2026 10:21 AM)
Job ID 7564
Clearance Requirement None