About Valens Global 

Valens Global provides analyses, strategies, and innovative solutions that anticipate and address critical threats to people, businesses, and governments. Our goal, simply put, is to empower clients with essential knowledge as they navigate complex security challenges rooted in a changing global society. We believe these twenty-first century challenges require analysts who are fiercely independent, forward thinking, and unafraid to challenge received wisdom.  

Valens fosters an intellectually vibrant climate. We emphasize teamwork, transparency, meritocracy, accountability, and empowerment at junior levels. We are proud of our track record. Our products exceed our clients’ expectations and stand the test of time. At Valens, you would be part of a smart, talented, and confident team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and outlooks. We think Valens is a great place to work, and we think you’ll agree. 

Valens is hiring interns for the Spring semester and we give priority to UNC WINS students.

Location: Remote 

Type of employment: Part-time (20 hours per week).

Description

Interns will support Valens Global’s analytical work on national security issues, with an emphasis on terrorism and violent extremism. The intern will conduct in-depth research and analysis to assist with a range of projects for clients including U.S. government agencies, private companies, and civil society. Prior experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques is highly desirable, as are critical thinking skills and an ability to think through complex problems with nuance and an attention to detail.

All Internships  

We are looking for candidates with grit. You should be resilient, conscientious, and strive for excellence. We want candidates who seek out new challenges and want to grow from them. The candidate must be organized. The candidate must be able to work effectively under pressure. The candidate will be expected to stay on top of deadlines and produce quality work. On top of all that, we want you to be a humble, thoughtful team member. Are you up for the challenge? Read on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and draft polished, well-organized, and thoughtful products. 
• Conduct research consulting a wide range of open-source materials, including primary and secondary sources and social media data.
• Think creatively and brainstorm new products with the team.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working in research. 
• Strong critical thinking and analytic skills. 
• Strong skills in interpersonal communication, organization, and working as part of a team. 
• U.S. Citizen

Benefits: 

• Receive hourly pay 
• Work with a team of experts in the field
• Gain hands-on experience in national security research 
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills 
• Contribute to meaningful research that impacts national security policies 

Candidates must complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment. Prospective candidates will also be asked to complete a skills test prior to hiring.