Tag: summer internship program
#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Kara Norman
Meet Kara Norman – administrative support, Precise internship alum, and Precise Systems’ spotlight for January 2026.
Kara joined our Precise Team two years ago through our Summer Internship Program. She got a first-hand look into how our Key West team supports the marine environment of the Florida Keys, as well as the larger defense industry. Speaking about her experience in the internship program, Kara says, “My Precise internship was a great stepping stone and prepared me for my professional career by giving me the opportunity to build experience in the workplace.”
Growing up in the Florida Keys, she knew that she wanted the marine life and industry to be the focus of both her academic and professional career. Kara always had a deep connection to the ocean, so it felt natural to study marine science in school. This led to her joining our organization full-time, where she is able to support our customers’ missions in Key West. Kara knew that Precise was the next right step in her career journey because of the professionalism and warm welcome she feels every day.
Kara describes herself as someone who is dedicated, curious, and tenacious, always contributing those qualities positively to our team. These traits also allow her to have a hunger for learning as much as she can about marine science and how that fits into supporting our nation’s warfighters and defense. This unique mix of growing expertise is leading Kara to becoming quite the young professional!
We are so grateful to have Kara as part of our Precise Team and are excited to see how she scales her future in our organization. You’ve made us proud, Kara!
#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet James McNeilly
Meet James McNeilly – Junior Project Analyst, Precise Internship Program alum, and Precise Systems’ employee spotlight for March 2025.
James joined our Precise Team last summer as an intern supporting PMA-281, where he has now become a full-time junior project analyst. During his internship, he was able to learn valuable, DoD-specific skills, tasking, and routines that contribute to his success in his role now. He says that the opportunity to learn all of this throughout the summer, along with the chance to work with the same team he supported then, gave him the confidence and foundation he needed to start his career off strong.
He describes himself as friendly, organized, resilient, motivated, and flexible – characteristics that he feels are not only supported, but given the chance to thrive in our organization. When asked how he knew Precise was the next right step in his professional journey, James says, “Precise lets their employees learn from experience, and are very driven in supporting the customer. Precise is also very supportive when problems arise, and excellent in communication.”
The characteristics James uses to describe himself are largely inspired by his love for sports and the role models he often finds in professional athletes. Kobe Bryant, someone known for his work ethic and passion for his career, is a huge inspiration for him. He says that he would cherish the opportunity to have dinner with Kobe and learn how to push not only yourself, but the people around you to be better each and every day.
James’ experience with the Precise Internship Program led him to where he is today, and he highly recommends any college student preparing for their career to apply to the program. He has one piece of advice for anyone thinking of applying, saying, “Be open to learning new things. This kind of work is not taught in college so everything you will face is new, but the more I learn, the more I know it will help the people around me.”
We are so proud and thankful to have James as part of our Precise Team! His talent and growing expertise are an invaluable asset to our organization.
If you’re an enthusiastic learner eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, explore cutting-edge technology trends, and dive into the world of Government contracting—this is your chance to shine! Learn more about our program and apply here no later than March 28th!