Critical Languages Research Analyst ProgramPaid Internships for Summer 2012
The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has several unclassified open source analysis units in the Washington, DC area to conduct research related to national security issues. We are looking for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who can conduct native language research on the internet, apply social science research methods to identify social and political trends, and critically analyze and present information.
Students majoring in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Middle Eastern Studies, Persian Studies, South Asian Studies, Asian Studies, African Studies, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, Economics, Political Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Sociology, Demography, Defense Studies, Social Psychology, Public Policy, History, Political Islam, Nuclear Engineering/Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Political Geography, Library Science, Geographic Information Systems, and other science and technology fields.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Fluency in written Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Dari, Georgian, Hausa, Hindi, Kurdish, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Turkmen, Urdu, or Uzbek required. Advanced listening comprehension is also required.
• Excellent research and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytic/critical thinking skills.• Advanced internet proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a close team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic background (3.0 GPA or higher).
• Completion of at least the sophomore year of college by the beginning of summer 2012
• U.S. citizenship required*
*The work performed will involve unclassified research and will not require full security clearance processing. However, each selected individual will undergo some security processing. Final selection for the program is contingent upon the successful completion of the security vetting process. The security vetting process will not equate to eligibility for access to classified information and only allows participation in the Critical Languages Summer Research Analyst Program.
COMPENSATION:
This will be a paid position for a 40 hour work week for a maximum of 10 weeks. The hourly rate will be commensurate with education and experience. There are no benefits other than free parking. Work location is not easily accessible by public transportation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications must include:
• Letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Writing sample in English (maximum of 5 pages).
• Contact information to include name, telephone number, and email address for two academic references, one of whom must be able to verify your language skills.
• Unofficial copy of your college transcript(s) – a download from the institution’s website is acceptable for initial consideration. Official transcripts will be required at a later date.
Note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a written translation test in his or her critical language.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
Please contact BACO for application submission.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2012.
**The U.S. Intelligence Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
