I loved the autonomy you got as an FA. My role was 100% WFH which made it easier to navigate life in general. I also loved the people. There are a plethora of "clubs" which foster diversity and inclusion efforts to make you feel at home.
GDIT is a company with a soul!
What I wish was different
I wish that there were handbooks and a set of procedures coming into the role. There is a bit of dysfunction associated with being a FA in the government contracting industry, but that's across the board for all firms.
Advice: you will hear a lot of your senior managers saying "I'm putting out fires left and right..." The goal is not to find some random assignment to keep you busy. Put that thinking cap on and figure out how you guys can work together to put the "fire" (i.e. problems we're facing) out.
Advice
I am going against the grain here, but this has made me successful in securing 4 internships so far - Go into your internship with this expectation: 50% of your job is doing the work, and the other 50% is getting to know your managers and coworkers so you can secure the return offer!
Don't fade into your work. Voice your thoughts, ask questions, get to know others, and have fun in the process.
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Program Intern
May - August 2017 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
I dove into the world of contracting for a summer with one of the biggest defense contractors in the area. I sat in high level meetings, made an impact with the team's mission, and practiced my briefing skills.
What I wish was different
Experiences vary.
Advice
Bloom where you're planted.
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Software Developer Intern
June - August 2022 • Falls Church, VA
What I liked
Warm and welcoming environment, understood that you had no experience
What I wish was different
Maybe if the onboarding was more organized
Advice
Get the most out of it as you can
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Subcontracts Administrator Advisor Intern
June 2021 • Falls Church, VA
What I liked
The company culture and how I was trained/onboarded.
What I wish was different
I wish it was in-person.
Advice
Communicate, especially with remote positions.
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Software Developer Intern
June - August 2021 • Bossier City, LA
What I liked
General Dynamics is a good company overall with seemingly a lot of good benefits. I would definitely consider working here full time in the future.
What I wish was different
I wish my tasks were actually related to my job title. I did almost no programming during this internship, and certainly did not do any software development.
Advice
Be vocal. Talk to your team and your hiring manager whenever you have questions or ideas. Everyone at GDIT is very kind, understanding, and open to new ideas. This will not only get you noticed, but also allow you to have more fun with your internship!
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Cyber Security Analyst
June - August 2021 • Bossier City, LA
What I liked
I loved the culture that GDIT has with its interns! We all felt so appreciated and participated in projects that had real value in our teams.
What I wish was different
The internship was remote, and I wish that it could have been in person to get the full experience
Advice
Never be afraid to ask why or give input on team operations. Outside perspectives are always insightful and appreciated!
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Helpdesk
July 2021 • Bossier City, LA
What I liked
I got to reshape the American economy on its head.
The Biden administration proposal for the FED to tax billionaire and and invert the economy was mine
What I wish was different
Wish I got credit
Advice
It's really exciting to know that my efforts affected everyone
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Cyber Security Analyst Intern
June - August 2020 • Bossier City, LA
What I liked
I loved the culture of hard work and support for one another. Every employee goes above and beyond expectations, and inspired all the interns to do the same.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to work in-person, rather than remotely to better connect to my team.
Advice
Absorb as much as you can, and ask every question that pops in your head! Everyone is willing to help.
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Technical Intern
January - December 2019 • Chantilly, VA
What I liked
I received the freedom to experiment and try different things. My team always encouraged me to learn new things.
What I wish was different
My main responsibility was automated testing. I was writing code but it was to test an application my team was working on. I would have preferred to do some development work for that application. Also, It was a very small team and I was the only person doing testing for that application so I didn't experience a lot of teamwork.
Advice
Show initiative and ask questions.
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Computer Help Desk Specialist
January 2013 • Waco, TX
What I liked
The pay
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Do your job
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DevOps Intern
June - August 2019 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
I got to spend my summer with some of the smartest people getting learn about DevOps, automation, AWS console etc.
What I wish was different
Advice
Take the internship seriously and there is no reason a employer will not want to keep you. Also networking is important.
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Intern
November 2018 • Columbia, MD
What I liked
Fantastic experience so far. Coworkers are so knowledgable.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cloud Engineer Intern
June - August 2019 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
The experience and skills i gained in cloud computing, engineering, and programming
What I wish was different
Different Location
Advice
Don't be discouraged if you don't get an internship or job offer, keep applying to places and it will all work
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Administrative Intern
June - August 2019 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
I had a wonderful team that I got to work with daily. I enjoyed seeing how government contracts work and understanding the ins and outs of government/business relations.
What I wish was different
Nothing! I really enjoyed my work.
Advice
I would advise new hires to go in with a positive attitude and flexibility! Allow yourself to try new things and learn as you go.
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Systems Technician
June - August 2019 • Falls Church, VA
What I liked
Amazing People to work with everyday. The culture is very inclusive. Fun meaningful projects to work on throughout the 10 week program. Intern events were held throughout the internship. Many networking opportunities to connect with various employees from accross the company. Had the opportunity to earn ITIL4 ceritfication.
What I wish was different
Advice
Network every chance you get. Take on the harder project when you can, prove to your employee that you are worth it.
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Business Analyst Intern
May - August 2018 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Opportunities to learn a multitude of different skills from different fields.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Internal Audit Intern
June 2017 • Westwood, MA
What I liked
Open door culture
What I wish was different
Additional interns
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions and ask others for help
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Project Integrator Intern
May - August 2018 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
Lots of opportunity for personal development
What I wish was different
Better advertising of the program
Advice
Take advantage of as many opportunities as you can!
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Business Development Intern
June - August 2018 • Falls Church, VA
What I liked
Great exposure to different aspects of the business, friendly work environment
What I wish was different
Advice
Make an impact and contribute to your team and you will be recognized for that!
