(Targeting) Intelligence Analyst Summer 2026 Intern (paid)

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Targeting Intelligence Analyst Intern, a typical day will include the following duties:

• Performs analysis and research for national security, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability.
• Prepares assessment of current threats and trends based on the research and analysis of intelligence data.
• Develop and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Collects data using a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Required :

• Experience with SIGINT tools, network development tools, and/or Open Source Research to develop targeting plans and products supporting defined collection priorities and to identify measures of effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, complete tasks independently and creatively, and adapt to new technologies and tools

Desired :

• Prior experience with Targeting and/or Intelligence Analysis projects, either through coursework or personal projects
• Experience with technologies/domains such as :
  • Multiple Artificial Intelligence Domains (i.e., Machine Learning, Generative AI, etc)
  • Cloud Architecture, Development, and/or Administration
  • Computer, Automotive, and/or Network Forensics
  • Data Science & Data Visualization
  • RF Engineering & Signals processing
  • Scripting (i.e., Bash, Powershell, Python)
  • Vulnerability Research and/or Exploit Development

Education

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time college student, at least returning for the Fall semester
• Majors in International Security and Law, Intelligence Analysis, or other related degree programs strongly preferred
• 3.0 GPA+ preferred

Clearance

• Must be interested in and eligible to obtain a Top Secret US Government Clearance
• Candidates with an existing clearance preferred

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires interest in and eligibility to obtain a Top Secret US Government Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans