Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader delivering innovative solutions in national security, defense, intelligence, civil government, and health. Operating in highly regulated, mission-critical environments, cybersecurity, data privacy, and responsible technology practices are foundational to trust and performance.
The Cyber & Privacy Intern will support the Cyber, Privacy, and Emerging Technologies Legal team in advancing the company's Global Privacy Program. This internship will provide hands-on exposure to data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance, and data management issues within a complex government contracting environment. The Intern will work alongside privacy and cybersecurity attorneys and professionals, gaining practical experience in regulatory research, contract support, privacy program operations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Primary Responsibilities:Privacy and Cyber Regulatory Research
- Conduct research on U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
- Monitor developments in privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data governance regulations.
- Assist in preparing briefing materials and internal guidance documents related to emerging regulatory requirements.
Contract and Data Protection Support
- Support the review of contract provisions related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection.
- Assist in reviewing and organizing Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and Data Security Addenda.
- Help track contractual privacy and cybersecurity obligations in coordination with Legal, Contracts, and Supply Chain teams.
Privacy Program Operations
- Assist in maintaining privacy compliance documentation, policies, and program resources.
- Support tracking of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) or similar risk assessment activities.
- Help prepare materials related to data governance, AI oversight, and privacy-by-design initiatives.
- Contribute to internal privacy awareness and training initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Computer Science, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance, or technology law.
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What the Intern Will Gain:- Exposure to enterprise privacy and cybersecurity governance in a Fortune 500 environment.
- Insight into how privacy, cybersecurity, and AI compliance requirements are operationalized in government and commercial contracts.
- Experience supporting cross-functional collaboration across Legal, Information Security, HR, and business teams.
- Mentorship from experienced privacy and cybersecurity legal professionals.
- A foundational understanding of privacy program design, implementation, and risk management.
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Original Posting:March 9, 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 $41,600.00 - $75,200.00
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.
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