Business Intelligence Analyst Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on domestic and international companies utilizing publicly accessible information and sanctioned commercial research tools.

• Collect and structure data regarding corporate ownership, subsidiaries, affiliates, and business relationships.

• Assist in investigating foreign ownership, control, or influence related to commercial entities.

• Document research outcomes and keep well-organized source records.

• Assess the credibility and relevance of information from diverse sources.

• Identify potential risks linked to vendors, suppliers, and commercial business partnerships.

• Investigate companies operating within both domestic and global supply chains.

• Analyze corporate ownership structures and their connections to foreign entities.

• Recognize patterns, relationships, and potential risk markers.

• Contribute to initial vendor risk evaluations.

• Collect, organize, and assess business and corporate information.

• Aid in the creation of spreadsheets, visual representations, and relationship diagrams.

• Maintain research databases, tracking tools, and analytical records.

• Prepare charts, summaries, briefing documents, and analytical reports.

• Collaborate with intelligence and data science professionals.

• Engage in discussions regarding analytical outcomes, research techniques, and potential risk indicators.

• Support special research initiatives for government and defense clients.

• Complete additional analytical tasks under the guidance of experienced team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Strong enthusiasm for national security, business intelligence, international business, or investigative research.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with organizing and reviewing data.

• Excellent research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and capability to document findings accurately.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while meeting assigned deadlines.

• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn new research techniques and analytical tools.

• Part-time availability of approximately 10–20 hours per week.

• Coursework or academic interest in international security, geopolitical risk, supply chain management, or corporate research is preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with OSINT concepts or research methodologies is preferred but not required.

• Exposure to Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools is preferred but not required.

• Basic knowledge of corporate ownership structures, international business, or financial relationships is preferred but not required.

• Experience with academic research projects, data analysis, or mapping relationships between entities is preferred but not required.

• Introductory understanding of SQL, databases, or network analysis tools is preferred but not required.

• Prior professional experience, intelligence analysis experience, and expertise with specialized analytical software are not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time schedule of approximately 10–20 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate academic commitments.

• Opportunities for remote work may be available based on business requirements.

• Valuable hands-on experience in supporting national security research and risk evaluations.

• Professional development in critical thinking, analytical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

• Exposure to Excel, data visualization, relationship mapping, and other analytical tools.

• Insight into government contracting processes.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.