SMI JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROGRAM

“PROVIDING USF STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDENTS WITH A D.C. EXPERIENCE.”

Since 2010, Washington DC-based global consulting firm, Security Management International, has provided internship opportunities for over 200 undergraduate and graduate students from various universities. In 2020, SMI established a partnership with the University of South Florida – known as the Security Training Collaborative – to provide a foundation for students in the fields of national security, criminology, intelligence, and international relations.

• Eight Languages spoken among students
• 60+ students through the program since 2020
• Preference for military veterans but not required
• Three credit hours provided
• Major projects include: country threat reports for US Intelligence Community, background investigations for major law firms, development of security training programs for world’s largest corporation
• Ongoing training with local/state/federal agencies

Overview

As part of SMI’s ongoing commitment to provide a foundation for students in the fields of national security, criminology, intelligence, and international relations, we have the following internships currently available:

JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROGRAM (Multiple positions available)

Responsibilities include:

• Perform due diligence for international country reports and intelligence white papers
• Assist with the design of crisis management tabletop exercises
• Assist with the development of security training courses for government & private clientele
• Other assigned duties

Requirements include:

• Professional demeanor
• Ability to perform open-source intelligence (OSINT)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of social media marketing preferred
• Previous international travel and foreign language skills preferred
• 4-8 hour per week time commitment (virtual w/ scheduled monthly lab/office hours)
• Preference for at least one full workday per week in the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus office

Compensation includes:

• Possible credit hour(s) for internship
• Small stipend to cover out-of-pocket/travel expenses
• Possible publication credit in security trade journal
• Possible letter of recommendation following internship
• Possible domestic travel for client security projects
• Possible financial bonus
• Access to SMI training courses and certification

Program Length

Internships are usually one semester long (8-16 weeks). However, they can be extended depending upon student (or project) circumstances.

How to Apply

Students at all academic levels are welcome to apply. Security Management International looks for candidates who have a strong academic background, value diversity, work well with others, and possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards international security and global affairs. To be considered for any of the positions above, please submit a resume with cover letter to Mr. Jay Riley at jayriley@usf.edu or Junior Research Associate (multiple positions available)

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For further information or media inquiries, please contact:

Jay Riley (Senior Director Special Projects & External Affairs Corporate Training and Professional Education)

jayriley@usf.edu
941-809-6158
www.usf.edu/corporate-training