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Systems Planning & Analysis · 1 week ago

Research Scientist Intern

Alexandria, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Spring

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is focused on delivering technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a passionate intern to develop methodologies and analyze emerging technologies that could impact military capabilities over the next twenty years.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop cutting edge methodologies in a high-impact environment

Analyze and assess emerging disruptive technologies and their potential to impact military capabilities over the next twenty years

Research, identify, and implement analytic methodologies to efforts across the scope of work

Assist in the framing, development, and presentation of analysis including drafting briefing materials and various documents for executive audiences

Work with our multidisciplinary team to analyze complex problem spaces, including emerging technology, military systems, financial analysis, and geospatial data as examples

Apply or develop quantitative and technical approaches to support wargaming, modeling and simulation, policy analysis, and other qualitative methodologies

Support assessments, wargames, and workshops designed to identify and characterize emerging technologies that can address future military operational problems

Contribute to briefing materials that impact senior defense leader decisions

Qualification

Data analysisQuantitative skillsAnalytical methodsResearch skillsCommunication skillsMultitaskingInterest in technologyMilitary applicationsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a Science, Analytics, Engineering, Operations Research, or related Bachelor's or Master's degree program

0–2 years of experience analyzing technical and non-technical problems by developing research questions, implementing appropriate analytical methods, and presenting results

Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated multitasking skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Interest in applying quantitative and analytic skills in support of national defense

U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoW Top Secret clearance