What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Intern (Human Resources) position at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Careers?
Company Overview:
This internship is in-person at our St. Petersburg, FL location during the dates of May 18th to August 6th, 2026.
Responsibilities-:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary-:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Human Resources Intern to join our Home Office HR team. In this role, you will gain valuable hands-on experience.
This internship is in-person at our St. Petersburg, FL location during the dates of May 18th to August 6th, 2026.
Essential Functions:
- Provides support to professional employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study.
- Contributes to assigned projects and may assist with the development and maintenance of documentation or records.
- Learns organizational processes and procedures.
- Job shadows other more experienced professionals and or support staff.
- May also support the documentation & updates of procedures or work instructions.
- Handles basic issues and problems
Additional Responsibilites:
- Updating training assignments and streamlining the process.
- Support Root Cause/Corrective action efforts for specific HR related Actions.
- Prepare HR-related reports as needed.
- Update our internal databases with new employee information.
- Assist in payroll related initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Required education and experience: Must be currently enrolled in related Business courses or be within 6 months of graduation; No prior experience needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
- Discipline/Major: Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or other related field.
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Attentiveness. Ability to understand and follow directions. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to demonstrate organizational and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, using discretion and independent judgement.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Travel Requirements:
- No or very little travel likely.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.