Strategic Analyst, International Operations – Paid Internship

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with a designated business leader to investigate priority inquiries, prepare for meetings, document actions, and ensure follow-through on workstreams.

• Keep records updated, including trackers, briefing notes, decision logs, contact research, and tools for portfolio management.

• Synthesize information from operations, risk management, commercial sectors, and internal stakeholders into actionable outputs.

• Work in conjunction with in-country or functional colleagues on specified projects.

• Perform open-source research on countries, clients, sectors, competitors, partners, regulations, political situations, and operational environments.

• Evaluate the quality of sources, differentiate confirmed facts from unverified information, and document sources accordingly.

• Create executive summaries, briefing notes, slide presentations, issue papers, and concise outlooks.

• Recognize emerging trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities that may impact portfolios or client programs.

• Aid in monitoring country and operational activities, tracking incidents, keeping tabs on emerging risks, mapping, and preparing regular risk or management reports.

• Analyze public procurement documentation, client specifications, market trends, and information related to competitors or partners.

• Provide research contributions, compliance notes, content on capabilities, and other inputs for proposals, presentations, and discussions with clients.

• Ensure accuracy, version control, and the appropriate management of commercially sensitive or operational data.

• Assist with approved AI initiatives concerning research synthesis, reporting, knowledge management, tender analysis, and process enhancement.

• Identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation; test prototypes, document procedures, and assess practical value.

• Validate outputs generated by AI through human review, source verification, and quality assurance.

• Organize structured information using Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, mapping platforms, or other sanctioned systems.

• Engage in regular one-on-one meetings and complete specified work deliverables.

• Participate in an end-of-semester performance evaluation or university review if required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in good academic standing for the Fall 2026 semester.

• Strong enthusiasm for international business, government services, security, geopolitical issues, risk management, operations, data analysis, or applied AI.

• Availability to commit 10-20 hours per week and manage tasks responsibly alongside academic commitments.

• Excellent research, critical thinking, and written communication capabilities.

• Ability to present impactful information effectively and write concisely in U.S. English.

• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to clarifying requirements or sources when needed.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of quickly learning new analytical, collaborative, or data tools.

• Professional demeanor, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential or commercially sensitive information on a need-to-know basis.

• Must meet work authorization and employment criteria relevant to the final work location and employing entity.

• Required to use authorized systems and adhere to company policies on confidentiality, information security, data protection, AI utilization, and professional conduct.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.

• Direct mentorship from a senior business leader.

• Ongoing guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback.

• Opportunities for practical feedback and learning experiences.

• Defined deliverables that may enhance an academic or professional portfolio, subject to confidentiality agreements.

• Flexibility in scheduling work around the intern's academic commitments.

• Occasional scheduled calls outside of standard U.S. business hours will count toward paid weekly hours.

• Primarily remote work setup.

• Travel is not required unless discussed, approved, and arranged separately.