Insider Threat Program Analyst Intern

Arcfield • Chantilly, VA

5h

About The Position

The Insider Threat Program Intern will support Arcfield's mission to detect, assess, and mitigate risks posed by insider activity. Working alongside our Risk Management Team, the intern will contribute to analytical reviews, investigations support, and program operations aligned with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense Directives, and customer security requirements. This role is ideal for students interested in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, behavioral assessment, or national security risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze security‑relevant data from cybersecurity, personnel security, physical security, and Human Resource systems to identify potential insider risk indicators.
Assist analysts with preliminary assessments, case triage, and development of structured analytical products.
Conduct open‑source and internal research to support security led investigations and risk assessments.
Prepare concise written summaries, timelines, and data visualizations for senior analysts and program leadership.
Maintain and update analytic SOPs, workflows, and documentation.
Participate in cross‑functional coordination with cybersecurity, program security, Human Resources, legal, and program management teams.
Contribute to insider threat trend analysis, behavioral‑indicator research, and program metrics.
Assist with awareness and training initiatives by developing analytic insights or supporting content creation.

Requirements

• HS 3-4 Years
• Current enrollment in a degree program related to Homeland Security, intelligence studies, cybersecurity, computer science, psychology, criminology, security studies, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex or incomplete data.
• Excellent written communication skills, especially in producing clear, structured analytical products.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Basic understanding of national security frameworks or risk analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with insider threat frameworks (NITTF, CERT, DoD Insider Threat guidance).
• Exposure to intelligence analysis methodologies (e.g., structured analytic techniques).
• Understanding of industrial security concepts (NISPOM, sensitive information handling, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Analyze security‑relevant data from cybersecurity, personnel security, physical security, and Human Resource systems to identify potential insider risk indicators.
• Assist analysts with preliminary assessments, case triage, and development of structured analytical products.
• Conduct open‑source and internal research to support security led investigations and risk assessments.
• Prepare concise written summaries, timelines, and data visualizations for senior analysts and program leadership.
• Maintain and update analytic SOPs, workflows, and documentation.
• Participate in cross‑functional coordination with cybersecurity, program security, Human Resources, legal, and program management teams.
• Contribute to insider threat trend analysis, behavioral‑indicator research, and program metrics.
• Assist with awareness and training initiatives by developing analytic insights or supporting content creation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed