Junior Research Analyst Internship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute administrative tasks to support a department or customer.

• Conduct research, analysis, development, and evaluation of systems, procedures, and data within a designated functional area.

• Investigate policy and coverage areas to identify potential risks and opportunities in federal programs.

• Collaborate with the team to evaluate risks, formulate mitigation strategies, and document and present findings to clients.

• Distill complex policy and regulatory guidance into concise written and verbal recommendations for senior leadership.

• Operate remotely with a team of professionals dispersed across the United States.

• Partner with GDIT professionals to deliver client-focused work.

• Work together with colleagues to research and propose solutions to existing business challenges.

• Engage in a mentoring circle, interact with GDIT leaders, and participate in professional development activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0+ years of relevant experience.

• Candidates should be pursuing a degree in International Affairs or Public Policy at the Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD level.

• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

• Demonstrated interest in public policy and global relations.

• Capability and enthusiasm for synthesizing information and data.

• Basic understanding of principles, methods, and techniques used in scientific functional areas.

• Familiarity with equipment and systems utilized in scientific functional areas.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Applicants should have at least one semester remaining in their studies after the internship ends.

• US Citizenship Required: No.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid, full-time internship at 40 hours/week for 10 consecutive weeks.

• Mentoring circle led by an early career champion.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Interaction with GDIT leaders.

• Medical plan options, some including Health Savings Accounts.

• Dental plan options available.

• Vision plan options.

• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match.

• Flexible work weeks where feasible.

• Vacation, sick, and personal time.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Military leave.

• Bereavement leave.

• Jury duty leave.

• Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year.

• Additional 10 paid holidays annually.

• Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• Remote work options available.