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

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.