The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has recently established a Washington, DC area unclassified open source analysis unit to conduct research related to national security issues and is seeking undergraduate and graduate student summer research analysts 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.  Positions are also available for science and technology majors to conduct Internet research and test new applications/tools. 

      Students majoring in the following areas are encouraged to apply:  Middle Eastern Studies, Persian Studies, South Asian Studies, Asian Studies, Russian Studies, Comparative Politics, International Relations, National Security Studies,  Intelligence Studies, Economics, Political Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Sociology, Demography, Nuclear Engineering/Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Defense Studies, Social Psychology, Public Policy, History, Political Geography, Library Science/Information Management, and Geographic Information Systems 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to conduct research in Farsi, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, French, Spanish or Urdu (Level 3 or higher reading proficiency required) or significant coursework in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Excellent research and oral and written communication skills
• Advanced analytic/critical thinking skills
• Advanced Internet proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Completion of at least sophomore year by summer 2008 with strong academic credentials (3.2 GPA or higher desired)
• U.S. citizenship required, however, no security clearance is needed

COMPENSATION: 

      Hourly rate will be commensurate with education and experience.  Positions are for a 40 hour week for a maximum of 10 weeks.  There are no benefits other than free parking.  The location is not accessible by public transportation.   

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Email cover letter detailing your interest in the position and qualifications to summerresearchanalyst@dni.gov.  Attach resume, a one to two page writing sample, and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of two academic references, one of whom must be able to verify your language skills.   APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 4.