THE COUNTERTERRORISM GROUP INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (REMOTE)
Description
The mission of the Counterterrorism Group (CTG) is to protect individuals, organizations,
personnel, and places against acts of terrorism. CTG professionals develop customized services and solutions that help deter, detect, and defeat terrorism. CTG is looking for a select group of individuals to become Counterterrorism Intelligence Analysts Interns. Interns assess foreign and domestic terrorist groups as well as lone-wolf terrorists to identify specific threats, warn of and preempt attacks, disrupt their networks, and eventually defeat terrorist organizations or individuals focused on committing an act of terrorism. Interns are expected to work remotely a minimum of 15 hours per week with weekly check-ins.
Responsibilities
As a Counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst Intern, you will analyze large amounts of
information and conduct investigations to gain an understanding of the issues and evolving situations to produce a range of intelligence products. You will also work as a world-watch officer analyzing and collecting data on daily terrorist events around the world. Being able to develop knowledge about the intentions, motivations, capabilities, plans, recruitment techniques, and leaders of terrorist organizations or individual terrorists is critical.This internship is ideal for candidates who are looking to gain valuable counterterrorism and analysis experience to become competitive candidates for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Interns must be passionate and dedicated about the work of counterterrorism and believe that one-day terrorism can be stopped and want to work towards finding the solution. This internship is only for those who are serious about this work. THE COUNTERTERRORISM GROUP INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (REMOTE)
Requirements
Strong internet connection as we are 100% online.
Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, research, and writing skills.
Problem-solving skills: A creative and open mind that will look at new ways to solve problems.
Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge to solving critical problems.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong regional geopolitical understanding.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Ability to operate autonomously to conduct the collection, create solutions and support
intelligence operations and production.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment.
Ability to take the initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on guidance from
leadership.
Ability to utilize a broad range of technological and methodological tools and approaches to
research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software).
Language proficiency in Arabic, French, and other critical languages is always desired.
We are specifically looking for Intelligence Analyst/Editor Interns and
Counterterrorism Specialist Interns. OUNTERTERRORISM C INTELLIGENCE ANALYST INTERN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze large amounts of information and conduct investigations to gain an
understanding of the issues and evolving situations to produce a range of intelligence products Work as a world-watch officer analyzing and collecting data on daily terrorist events around the world Develop knowledge about the intentions, motivations, capabilities, plans, recruitment techniques, and leaders of terrorist organizations or individual terrorists
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, research, and writing skills
Problem-solving skills: A creative and open mind that will look at new ways to solve problems Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge to solve critical problems Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong regional geopolitical understanding Ability to operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment Ability to operate autonomously to conduct collection, create solutions, and support intelligence operations and production Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment Ability to take the initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on guidance from leadership Ability to utilize a broad range of technological and methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software) Language proficiency in Arabic, French, and other critical languages is always desired WATCH OFFICER/GSOC (Global Security Operations Center) ANALYST INTERN The Counterterrorism Group (CTG) is seeking Watch Officer/GSOC Analyst Interns to work as a member of our Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Team. The Watch Officer/GSOC Analyst Intern will work with a dedicated team to provide tactical and operational intelligence on a 24/7/365 basis taking action at the right moment to ensure the up to date reporting and initial analysis of global threats to ensure relevant stakeholders have accurate information and actionable intelligence to make critical decisions and manage/mitigate any crisis situations that may impact them.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor and analyze global events to identify and assess threats Identify and assess threats based on specifications, including the client’s international operations, assets, and personnel Monitor, track, report, and take appropriate actions on critical global incidents Utilize several open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and data platforms to gather information to analyze, process, and produce actionable intelligence Assist with the production of specific briefings or presentations Support location-specific intelligence, including active and archived alerts; city and country intelligence; and interactive maps Provide notifications of threats based on geographies Support the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Team and Watch Officer Manager (WOM) with all initiatives As necessary, assist the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Team with ensuring the safety and security of the client’s employees, offices, and assets Report directly to the Daily Threat Activity Report (DTAR) Manager for the day and the DTAR Team Lead (TL) and WATCH Officer Manager (WOM) as needed Work nights, weekends, and holidays (15 hours a week total) Other duties as assigned
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, research, and writing skills
Problem-solving skills: A creative and open mind that will look at new ways to solve problems Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge to solving critical problems Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills Strong regional geopolitical understanding Ability to operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment Ability to operate autonomously to conduct collection, create solutions and support intelligence operations and production Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment Ability to take the initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on guidance from leadership Ability to utilize a broad range of technological and methodological tools and approaches to research, analyze, and present data (modeling, link analysis, or software) Language proficiency in Arabic, French, and other critical languages is always desired INTELLIGENCE ANALYST EDITOR INTERN CTG’s Intelligence Editor will work on the various Intelligence teams responsible for producing timely and actionable intelligence to meet our mission. We are looking for editors who can quickly develop an understanding of the intelligence cycle, analytical tools, and critical issues
and threats that CTG focuses on. We are looking for a creative and critical thinker who is
collaborative and able to work in a flexible, adaptable, demanding environment that encourages innovation and new ideas. You will become the guardians of the intelligence cycle!
RESPONSIBILITIES: Draft, review, and edit reports focused on terrorism, crimes, and various threats to ensure proper visuals are utilized and that written analysis meets CTG’s standard and is written at the highest level before publication. Edit and review analytical and other reports to ensure clear communication to both expert and non-expert audiences within the fields of organizational security, intelligence, national security, homeland security, law enforcement, and military for a wide range of agencies, organizations, and companies around the world. Evaluate data and visuals to ensure information is presented effectively to various audiences. Draft and update editorial resources to ensure a high level of writing and analysis among the Research and Development team. Review reports for grammar, style, and effective communication.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Copyediting and analysis skills
Understanding of and strong interest in terrorism, major crimes, threats, and critical issues in national and international security. Excellent interpersonal skills that allow for communication of technical concepts to both expert and non-expert audiences. Ability to meet deadlines. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Strong sense of accountability, self-motivated; excellent work ethic. Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, innovation, and creativity. COUNTERTERRORISM SPECIALIST INTERN
The Counterterrorism Group (CTG) Technical Development Team is looking for creative and innovative Interns to work on solutions that fight against terrorism and various global threats. Interns are expected to work remotely a minimum of 15 hours per week with weekly check-ins.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Video Editor Intern: assist in the production, and editing digital stories and other information. Ideal candidate would have experience with video editing software, and have an attention to detail.
GIS Developer Intern: use geographical information systems and global positioning systems to provide analysis to teams and projects across the CTG. Interns will have the opportunity to work with data visualization, conduct spatial analysis, and manage GIS datasets to produce cartographic projects and reports. Interns will also work closely with the CTG elements to provide data collection support.
Web Development Intern: assist in updating and developing the CTG internal and external web sites, content management for our websites, assisting with development and design of Web Applications, assisting with online marketing - LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Assisting with online Database Applications. CTG seeks dynamic Interns to support key web development and business initiatives, and growth. We are also looking for the creative and passionate intern to step in and make an impact from day one. The Intern experience will be designed to provide opportunities to work directly with the full CTG team on various potential projects.
Data Analyst Intern: work to build key insights from the research and analysis of the CTG Teams. Interns will have the opportunity to work within CTG cloud infrastructure, where they will analyze data for the intended use of predicting and deterring terror attacks. Interns will also be involved in the CTG data collection practices, working with teams across the world to find the optimal data in defeating terrorism. Interns should have familiarity with relational database management, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization.
The experience will include:
Mentoring Group Intern learning experiences Business exposure Valuable project management experience Final “report out” with all other interns highlighting key learnings and semester experience HOW TO APPLY (1) Explain in your cover letter which internship you are applying for as there are four. Name your cover letter and resume in the following format and save it as a pdf:
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The internship is unpaid. Applications will be accepted on a rolling
basis until 3 am EDT on Tuesday, April 30. Onboarding will be the month of July. The internship training will start on August 1, 2024 and run through December 31, 2024 with the possibility to extend. WE ARE THE PRESENT & FUTURE SOLUTION TO THE EVER EVOLVING GLOBAL THREAT LANDSCAPE.
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