Finance/Accounting Summer Internship 2026

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values : Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nations naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navys submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory has internship opportunities for college students to spend the summer of 2026 getting great work experience, in great locations, supporting the worlds greatest Navy.

NNL Finance / Accounting Internships offer you an immersive professional experience in your field of study. You have the opportunity to work directly with finance professionals who will provide you with real-world experience and mentorship. Joining the finance team will provide opportunities to perform various financial functions, including data analysis, planning of resource allocations, and recognition of cost through several budgeting and accounting vehicles in a collaborative environment. You will be able to put your business knowledge to work by validating financial performance actuals and estimates, and budgetary information to ensure compliance with Corporate and Government policies. You will be empowered to recommend solutions to identified problems to help sustain successful financial operations at NNL.

Program highlights include :

Final presentation to management, peers, and other NNL employees

Meet directly with NNL General Manager and Executive Leadership

Partnership with a mentor

Opportunity to tour local NNL site facilities

Trip to a Naval Shipyard for a guided tour

Extensive networking opportunities

The NNL Internship is a minimum 10 week program starting in May / June 2026.

An internship position may result in a return internship or full-time employment offer upon successful completion of the program.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Candidates for Finance / Accounting internship positions must be :

Pursuing Finance, Accounting, Business, or related BS, MS or PhD degrees from an accredited college or university

Must have completed at least first full year of college by May 2026

Enrolled / continuing in a degree program throughout this internship

Students must attach most recent unofficial college transcripts and resume to the employment application.

Preferred Skills

Cumulative minimum GPA 3.0 / 4.0

Prior related internship, co-op or work experience (paid or volunteer)

Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD) or Naval Nuclear Program experience

Compensation and Benefits

NNL offers an outstanding Compensation and Benefits package for interns which includes :

Competitive Salary

Defined Contribution Retirement Plans : 401(k) Plan with company match

Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) with company contribution

Flexible work schedules and 9 / 80 work schedule option (every other Friday off). Hybrid work schedule may be available

Stipend for qualified applicants (school and home address must be >

50 miles from assigned work location

Pay Range

19.50 / hour-$28.50 / hour

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hourly rate is based upon candidate education and job discipline, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nations submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $20 - $29