2026 Internship - Business Applications

Are you interested in how technology enables the core operations of a complex organization?

Join the Business Applications Group at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), where enterprise systems support critical work across accounting, financial planning, payroll, timekeeping, facilities, and data analytics.

As an intern, you will work alongside technical experts who design, configure, integrate, and support the applications that keep the organization running. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working at the intersection of technology, data, and business operations and want to understand how systems drive real-world outcomes.

About the Business Applications Group

The Business Applications Group is responsible for the technical systems that support APL's core business and operational functions. These include applications for:

• Accounting and financial management
• Budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Human resources, payroll, and timekeeping
• Enterprise reporting and analytics
• Facilities, space, and asset planning

Our team ensures these systems are reliable, secure, well-integrated, and aligned with organizational needs. We work closely with business partners to translate operational requirements into effective technical solutions and continuously improve how systems support the organization.

What You'll Do

This internship provides exposure to how large-scale systems are implemented, supported, and improved. As an intern in the Business Applications Group, you will contribute to real projects that support enterprise systems and the business processes they enable. Assignments will align with your background and interests and may include:

• Assisting with configuration, testing, and support of enterprise business applications
• Supporting data integration, reporting, and analytics for operational and planning systems
• Documenting business processes, system workflows, and technical requirements
• Participating in requirements gathering and solution analysis with business partners

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), Finance Technology, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Business Operations Management, or a related field
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Are analytical, curious, and interested in understanding how systems support business and operational processes
• Communicate clearly and enjoy working with both technical and non-technical partners
• Meet the requirements to access APL's facilities and networks. US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Coursework or experience related to enterprise systems, business applications, or operational platforms
• Exposure to ERP systems, financial systems, facilities or asset management systems, or reporting tools
• Experience with SQL, data visualization tools, scripting, or automation
• Familiarity with process improvement, system documentation, or requirements analysis
• Interest in emerging technologies such AI-assisted analytics or generative AI

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.