2023 Internship – Analyst – National Security Analysis
Locations: Laurel, Maryland
Req ID: 51417
Primary Mission Area: National Security Analysis
Sector/Department: NSAD National Security Analysis Department
Security Clearance Required on Start Date: Not Required
Final Security Clearance Required: Secret
Work Arrangement: Telework not available for this position
Job Description
Description
Are you passionate about analysis and finding creative approaches to develop solutions for critical challenges facing US National Security?
If you are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Political Science, Economics, History, International Studies, Intelligence Studies, Psychology, Operations Analysis, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or other relevant disciplines, we’d love to have you join our team!
The National Security Analysis Department conducts operational analysis in the context of military missions of critical challenges to US national security using techniques from multiple disciplines. These challenges are difficult and typically lack straightforward approaches; thus they require in-depth analysis to identify their underlying drivers and creative approaches to develop solutions. Examples of the types of problems that NSAD addresses include:
- How might an emerging adversary capability change the way U.S. forces operate?
- What could our adversaries’ influence in the artic mean for military operations tomorrow?
- How might the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies change the way the military operates?
- How could climate change impact future military operations?
- How should the military services make investment decisions about emerging technologies?
- In what ways do new technologies challenge existing laws and policies, e.g., legal consideration for autonomous systems, and how can tech-driven analysis help address these challenges?
- How can internationally observed cyber norms improve relationships with our adversaries?
- What time critical targeting capabilities enable deterrence?
- How can we better understand whether implementation of a new technology will be escalatory in the view of our adversaries?
- Would further expansion of NATO countries deter or encourage Russian and Chinese aggression?
- Geostrategic Posture: What is the right mix of offensive capabilities vs. defensive capabilities?
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Political Science, Economics, History, International Studies, Intelligence Studies, Psychology, Operations Analysis, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or other relevant disciplines.
- Knowledge with quantitative research methods and visualizing data or qualitative research methods with visualizing concepts.
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- Takes initiative and is self-directed.
- Have a curiosity and appetite for exploring and solving hard problems.
- Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.
- Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
- To access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have…
- Experience working with government, particularly with Department of Defense or Intelligence Community
- A reading proficiency in European or Asian languages.
