Legal Intern

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. PSI is currently seeking a Legal Intern for Summer 2026. AT PSI, employees support our nation's most critical programs, including:

ARPA-H PARADIGM - PSI has been selected to support ARPA-H's Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed & InteGrated Medical care (PARADIGM) initiative focused on advancing a hospital-grade mobile healthcare vehicle.
• C2 Mission Systems (C2MS) - PSI has supported U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) through work involving the operation, maintenance, and development of specialized command and control mission systems (C2MS).
• ODOS (USCIS) DevOps - PSI has supported USCIS modernization through DevOps and software delivery services associated with the ODOS program area.

The Legal Intern will support PSI's Legal Department across government contracting, employment law, and corporate transactions. This role is designed for a law student who wants practical experience in an in-house legal department supporting federal and state programs, technology development, and day-to-day corporate legal needs. The intern will work closely with attorneys and cross-functional teams (contracts, HR, finance, operations, and business development). Due to PSI's work on PARADIGM and the Rural Health Transformation Program, PSI will be expanding quickly into state procurements.

Key Responsibilities

Government Contracting

• Work on GAO and agency-level protests, request for equitable adjustments and CDA claims, conduct legal research and issue-spotting related to FAR/DFARS, agency supplements, and SBA regulations.
• Gain understanding and familiarity with state procurements, including uniform best practices and compliance requirements for individual states.
• Assist with proposal support from a legal perspective (e.g., OCI considerations, past performance documentation, representations/certifications, bid protest awareness support as directed).

Employment Law & HR Support

• Draft position statements in response to EEOC complaints. Conduct research on workplace and HR topics (e.g., hiring practices, "revolving door" restrictions, disciplinary actions, ADA leave/accommodation framework, wage/hour basics, contractor vs. employee considerations).
• Assist with updates to policies, templates, and training materials (handbook provisions, acknowledgments, confidentiality/IP assignment agreements).
• Support preparation of documentation and summaries for employee relations matters under attorney supervision.

Corporate Transactions & General Corporate

• Assist with drafting/review of commercial contracts (vendor agreements, SaaS/software licenses, statements of work, purchase orders).
• Support corporate governance tasks (board minutes, entity management, basic corporate recordkeeping).
• Help with due diligence support for strategic transactions as needed (document collection, summaries, issue lists, clause comparisons).
• Perform legal research on data protection, IP basics, and technology contracting concepts relevant to PSI's work.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to real-world government contracting issues supporting mission-critical public sector work.
• Hands-on experience with contract negotiation support, compliance analysis, and practical risk assessment.
• Professional development through attorney and senior executive engagement.

• Current JD candidate (2L, 3L, or recent graduate) in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
• High social IQ and temperament to interact with managers and employees in complex, stressful situations.
• Strong legal research (including AI prompting) and writing skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments with deadlines
• Professional judgment handling sensitive and confidential information

• Interest or coursework in Government Contracts, Labor & Employment, Corporate Transactions.
• Familiarity with federal procurement concepts (FAR basics, teaming/subcontracting, compliance)

• On-site or Remote: This position may be performed on-site in Arlington, VA, Tyson's, VA or remotely, depending on candidate location.
• Schedule: Flexible within business hours; part-time or full-time options depending on academic calendar.
• Confidentiality: Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow PSI policies regarding sensitive business and customer information.
• Background Screening or Clearance: May be required depending on assigned work and customer requirements.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.