Application deadline: February 23, 2025.
George Mason’s CINA Center (cina.gmu.edu) is seeking candidates for summer 2025 internships with DHS, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Richmond, VA.
This opportunity is open to students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University or Northern Virginia Community College.
Working with CINA and the DHS sponsor, students will support the following:
- Criminal Analysis: The Cyber Intelligence Unit works alongside criminal analysts and special agents to develop criminal profiles, illuminate criminal networks, and provide financial and cyber data analysis to get the attribution of darknet actors.
Students will gain first-hand experience in the HSI work environment, learn about the mission and responsibilities of various components and programs, and be involved in professional projects and activities related to their academic studies.
This internship will be on-site (in Richmond, Virginia) using sensitive but unclassified data and open-source research with all requirements completed in 6-8 weeks. Interns will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). For all selected candidates who meet the internship and academic requirements, Mason’s CINA Center will provide a scholarship or stipend to support their internship efforts. Interns will begin work with DHS after completing federal background checks and onboarding successfully.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a full-time graduate or undergraduate program at Virginia Commonwealth University or in an associate’s degree program at Northern Virginia Community College
- Be in good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Strong organizational/research skills, analytical ability, and data analysis
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens
Desired skills and background
- Prior experience working with the government or industry is preferred
- Pursuing a criminal justice, intelligence-related, business-related, or cyber-related degree, at least a rising junior. Preferred experience with cryptocurrency/financial analysis.
- Experience with open-source research and one or more data processing and analysis tools and software suites.
Deadline: Apply by February 23, 2025
Schedule: The internship schedule will be arranged based on the student’s semester class schedule and the needs of the hosting agency, but is estimated to range from 10-30 hours per week over the 6-8 week timeframe in the SUMMER 2025.
Application: Please apply here with the following materials in PDF format:
- A cover letter (no more than 1 page) articulating how your skills and background will support success in the internship option selected.
- A current CV/resume, including GPA, academic program info, and projected graduation date.
- A list of three references, including the name and contact information of a faculty advisor or instructor familiar with your work.
Contact [email protected] with any questions.