Business Intelligence Analyst Intern

Morgan 6•Charleston, SC

1d•$10 - $20

About The Position

Morgan 6 (M6), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and SBA-certified HUBZone company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking an analytically minded intern to apply business research, data analysis, and investigative techniques to national security challenges. The internship focuses on vendor risk analysis, foreign ownership and influence, and commercial supply chain intelligence. Working with M6 intelligence and data science professionals, the intern will research companies, examine ownership structures, identify relationships with foreign entities, and help assess potential risks in commercial supply chains. The role offers hands-on experience in business intelligence, open-source research, data analysis, and network mapping. No previous professional experience is required. This part-time internship requires approximately 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules. Remote work opportunities and project-based assignments may be available depending on business needs. Compensation varies by location, experience, and skill set. For positions based in California, Colorado, D.C., Maryland, New York, or Washington, the salary range is $10.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, technical skills, and relevant experience.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
Strong interest in national security, business intelligence, international business, or investigative research.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with organizing and reviewing data.
Strong research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing assigned deadlines.
Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new research methods and analytical tools.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or academic interest in international security, geopolitical risk, supply chain management, or corporate research.
Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) concepts or research methods.
Exposure to Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or data visualization tools.
Basic understanding of corporate ownership structures, international business, or financial relationships.
Experience with academic research projects, data analysis, or mapping relationships between entities.
Introductory knowledge of SQL, databases, or network analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Research domestic and international companies using publicly available information and approved commercial research tools.
Gather and organize information on corporate ownership, subsidiaries, affiliates, and business relationships.
Support research into foreign ownership, control, or influence involving commercial entities.
Document research findings and maintain organized source records.
Learn to evaluate the reliability and relevance of information collected from multiple sources.
Assist with identifying potential risks associated with vendors, suppliers, and commercial business relationships.
Research companies operating within domestic and international supply chains.
Support review of corporate ownership structures and connections to foreign entities.
Help identify patterns, relationships, and potential risk indicators for further analysis.
Contribute preliminary research supporting vendor risk assessments.
Collect, organize, and review business and corporate data.
Support development of spreadsheets, visualizations, and relationship maps.
Help maintain research databases, tracking tools, and analytical records.
Assist with preparing charts, summaries, and other materials to communicate research findings.
Support preparation of research summaries, briefing materials, and analytical reports.
Work with intelligence and data science professionals to understand research objectives.
Participate in discussions about analytical findings, research methods, and potential risk indicators.
Assist with special research projects supporting government and defense customers.
Complete additional analytical assignments under the guidance of experienced team members.