Global Security Analyst Intern

Leidos • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader delivering innovative solutions in national security, defense, intelligence, civil government, and health. Given the sensitive and classified nature of much of our work, protecting our people, facilities, assets, and information is essential to mission success. The Leidos Security Operations Global Resilience team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Global Security Analyst Intern to help develop business continuity plans, monitor emerging threats and hazards that could impact employees or operations, and conduct risk assessments to support personnel safety, awareness, and operational resilience. The Intern will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment focused on mitigating risk and strengthening Leidos’ ability to operate safely and adapt quickly, all while remaining competitive.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in International Studies, International Relations, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Intelligence, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, especially in time-sensitive environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks during dynamic situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using open-source information (OSINT) platforms to monitor and analyze emerging threats and hazards.
• Experience conducting or supporting risk assessments, threat or hazard analysis, or continuity planning efforts.
• Experience supporting event monitoring, reporting, or coordination activities.
• Experience working in a cross-functional, team-based environment.
• Previous internship or academic project experience related to international relations, security, continuity, or emergency management.
• Proficiency in a foreign language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global and domestic events using open-source and internal platforms to identify potential threats, hazards, or disruptions to personnel and operations.
• Support the development and dissemination of situational awareness products, including summaries, alerts, and advisories.
• Collaborate with cross-enterprise teams to gather information and support continuity and response planning efforts.
• Help maintain Global Resilience tools, dashboards, and communication channels to ensure operational readiness.
• Contribute to after-action reports, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to and support Leidos’ commitment to life safety and duty of care.
• Exposure and experience within an Emergency Operations Center and incident response environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting real-time incident monitoring and response activities.
• Exposure to critical event management and OSINT platforms.
• Active participation in exercises and simulations to strengthen emergency response and decision-making skills.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees