Social Science Intern

Peraton is seeking post-undergraduate Social Scientist Interns, with a background in international relations, political science, communication, anthropology, social psychology or related field, to support a Cyber Mission program 100% remotely.

The ideal candidate will support the program full-time (40 hours per week) over summer 2025 and switch to part-time (20 hours per week) during the academic year, from September 2025 through June 2026. We are also willing to consider a full-time internship for a 12-month period if desired (July 2025 – June 2026).

The ideal candidate will provide analytic support with the following responsibilities:

• Analyze geopolitical events in [the Middle East or Asia], providing answers to requests for information (RFIs) and support (RFS), typically 1-5 pages in length.
• Evaluate media / communication narratives by state and non-state actors (to include violent extremist organizations and militia groups).
• Utilize social media and AI-enabled analytic tool suites in order to identify trends in the information environment.
• Support knowledge management in the Operationally Dynamic Information Network (ODIN) data lake and reporting structure.
• Support potential white paper and/or article development.
• Support the review of opinion research data.
• Support the development of technical capabilities in ODIN through helping to research and model real-world geopolitical / military operational scenarios.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed BS/BA degree.
• Pursuing, or recently completed, a MA/MS, or PhD in Social Science, International Relations, Political Science, Communication, Anthropology, Social Psychology or a related field.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

 Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience with media analytic tool kits and/or statistical packages (e.g., SPSS).
• An existing TS/SCI security clearance.
• Previous hands-on experience through coursework and/or internships.
• Experience working with US Military and/or US Federal Government customers.

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