(Targeting) Intelligence Analyst Summer 2027 Intern (paid)

GCI Incorporated; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Incorporated seeks a motivated student intern to assist in analysis for national security and technology projects. You will gather data, assess threats, and help develop procedures across ML, data analytics, and software domains.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in related majors, with a 3.0+ GPA, and must be eligible for a Top-Secret clearance. This internship emphasizes learning, creativity, and collaboration on cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time college student and returning for Fall.
• Majors in International Security, Intelligence Analysis, or related field preferred.
• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis and research for national security and related areas.
• Prepares assessments of threats and trends from intelligence data.
• Develops and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Collects data using standard intelligence methods and business processes.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Skills

OSINT analysis

SIGINT tools

quick learner

Education

Enrollment in international security or related degree

3.0 GPA+ preferred

Full-time student for Fall semester

Tools

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

Duties

• Performs analysis and research for national security, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability.
• Prepares assessment of current threats and trends based on the research and analysis of intelligence data.
• Develop and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Collects data using a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Required

• Experience with OSINT, network analysis, and/or SIGINT tools to develop reports, targeting plans, and products supporting defined collection priorities and to identify measures of effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, complete tasks independently and creatively, and adapt to new technologies and tools

Desired

• Prior experience with Targeting and/or Intelligence Analysis projects, either through coursework or personal projects
• Experience with technologies/domains such as :
  • Multiple Artificial Intelligence Domains (i.e., Machine Learning, Generative AI, etc)
  • Cloud Architecture, Development, and/or Administration
  • Computer, Automotive, and/or Network Forensics
  • Data Science & Data Visualization
  • RF Engineering & Signals processing
  • Scripting (i.e., Bash, Powershell, Python)
  • Vulnerability Research and/or Exploit Development

Education

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time college student, at least returning for the Fall semester
• Majors in International Security and Law, Intelligence Analysis, or other related degree programs strongly preferred
• 3.0 GPA+ preferred

Clearance

• Must be interested in and eligible to obtain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance
• Candidates with an existing clearance preferred
• A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires interest in and eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans