Analyst Intern

Thomson Reuters • McLean, VA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an internship that provides real-world project experience, networking with employees and executives, while growing your talents on a supportive and inclusive team? If so, we want to connect with you! At TRSS, we use global data and insights to help address the most critical threats and emerging risks. We leverage data, technology and people in partnership with government agencies, law enforcement and corporates to assess risks and protect common interests. TRSS is seeking an inquisitive Analyst Intern to develop research efforts. In this role, you will work with TRSS’s proprietary data and technology platforms to help identify patterns, trends, and insights. You will assist with ad-hoc analytical requests, contribute to a longer-term research project (such as predictive analysis, trend identification, forecasting, or early warning detection), and collaborate closely with experienced analysts and mentors. Throughout the internship, you will build practical research and analytical skills while gaining exposure to real-world intelligence and data-driven problem solving. At the conclusion of the program, you will present your research and insights as part of a broader intern presentation session, with the potential opportunity to transition into a full-time analyst role. As an Analyst Intern, you will: Develop an understanding of TRSS’s proprietary data and technology applications. Complete ad-hoc, analysis-based requests efficiently and on time. Develop and present a long-term research project relevant to TRSS’s mission (e.g., predictive analysis, trends, forecasting, early warning detection). Collaborate with mentors and other analysts to foster a positive internship experience, with potential for a full-time analyst role upon completion. You are a fit for the Analyst Intern role if you have/are: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master’s degree program. Ability to work in our McLean, VA office 1 day per week on a day designated by the manager. Have a minimum GPA of 3.2. At least 18 years old and meet the same employment standards as permanent employees. Interest in national security, emerging/dual-use technologies, data exploitation, due diligence, open-source research, AML, counter-proliferation, human rights crimes, fraud, or similar topics. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proven capability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Experience developing formal presentations in a professional setting. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with the MS Office suite. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of confidentiality with sensitive information. Foreign language skills are desirable U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance. Note: despite the requirement above, you will not need to apply for a clearance in this internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master’s degree program.
• Ability to work in our McLean, VA office 1 day per week on a day designated by the manager.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• At least 18 years old and meet the same employment standards as permanent employees.
• Interest in national security, emerging/dual-use technologies, data exploitation, due diligence, open-source research, AML, counter-proliferation, human rights crimes, fraud, or similar topics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Experience developing formal presentations in a professional setting.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with the MS Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
• U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Foreign language skills are desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of TRSS’s proprietary data and technology applications.
• Complete ad-hoc, analysis-based requests efficiently and on time.
• Develop and present a long-term research project relevant to TRSS’s mission (e.g., predictive analysis, trends, forecasting, early warning detection).
• Collaborate with mentors and other analysts to foster a positive internship experience, with potential for a full-time analyst role upon completion.

Benefits

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our commitment of empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include paid leave, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
• market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match
• market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave
• optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern