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Risk Data Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee compliance while you work with a U.S. host employer building quantitative risk models and analytical frameworks.
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ISW is offering in-person, remote, and hybrid internships for Fall 2026. Instructions to apply for the scholarship are below.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is committed to training the next generation of national security leaders through its innovative educational programs. ISW seeks motivated and experienced college students or recent graduates to join our intern team. ISW offers internships across diverse research portfolios and departments, including Russia, China, and Iran's Axis of Resistance. ISW also offers internships in Geospatial Intelligence and National Security Technologies, our Cognitive Warfare Task Force, and in Communications.
Why Work for ISW?
ISW believes that ground realities must drive the formulation of strategy and policy. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed open-source intelligence analysis to provide timely and accurate information on current conflicts and security threats directly to policymakers and warfighters.
Interns at ISW have an unparalleled opportunity to analyze conflicts in ways that directly inform policymakers on some of the most pressing issues facing American national security. Our interns work directly with analysts. They receive classroom education, regular leadership engagement, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies employed in business and the intelligence community. Interns have the opportunity to stand at the front lines of military research and policy development, tackling the latest crises in the headlines.
The ISW Internship Program is one of three core education programs housed within The General David H. Petraeus Center for Emerging Leaders, launched to identify, educate, and develop the future cadre of leaders committed to America’s national security. ISW views interns as an integral component of its team. ISW has worked with interns to draft, edit, and publish their own research under the mentorship of senior analysts. It has also hired many interns onto its staff.
Middle East Intelligence Analysis Internship: ISW is a leading source of innovative analysis and intelligence on global conflicts that threaten American national security. ISW publishes regular research reports and graphics to inform US and international policy-makers, warfighters, and journalists in Washington, DC, as well as the general public. Interns provide critical assistance to our analysts and receive hands-on training from their supervisors as well as a formal development program taught by our leadership. Interns will be trained to use innovative technologies to conduct open-source collection and analysis in a fast-paced environment.
Interns will conduct the daily collection and analysis of open-source information in native language sources and contribute to long-term research projects on Iran’s Axis of Resistance, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Yemen under the guidance of ISW researchers for the Middle East research portfolio that works in partnership with the Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute. In addition, interns collaborate with the wider research team to generate the Middle East portfolio’s intelligence products, such as the daily Iran Update; assist with editing, documenting, and compiling materials for publications; and support the planning, preparation, and execution of public events and private briefings held by ISW. This is a full-time internship (five days per week), but part-time work will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications
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Candidates must be motivated and organized college students or recent graduates with demonstrated expertise in a related field.
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Candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
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Candidates should preferably possess strong critical language capabilities in Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Kurdish, or Farsi; or a programming language such as Python.
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Candidates must display the ability to conduct complex tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
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Candidates should be self-motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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Candidates must show commitment to—and interest in—the core mission and values of ISW.
Fall 2026 Internship Program Dates: ISW internships start on September 8, 2026. The program will run until December 11. Interns must both be authorized to work in the United States and be physically present in the United States during their internship tenure. Working remotely outside of the United States is not authorized. If you attend a US university on a student visa, you must be eligible for and obtain a CPT authorization before beginning at ISW. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 24, 2026.
Instructions: Please upload your resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Your cover letter and writing sample should be no longer than five pages combined; the writing sample can be excerpted from a longer paper.
ISW will work with students to gain academic credit for internships where applicable.
ISW Scholarship Application
The Institute for the Study of War will offer intern candidates up to a $1,000 monthly living stipend as part of a scholarship program. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must upload a scholarship application as part of their internship application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 24, 2026.*
Candidates will be assessed based on the following criteria:
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Ability to contribute as a member of one of ISW’s research, operations, business development, or external relations teams; and
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Financial need, such that an unpaid internship would not be possible without assistance.
Within the scholarship application, candidates should upload a 2- to 3-page cover letter which answers each of the following questions. (This should be a different cover letter than the one used for the internship application itself.)
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Which ISW internship is your top choice? Why do you believe you are qualified?
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What do you believe to be the most pressing national security problem the US faces today? What solution(s) would you propose?
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Where do you see yourself in your future career? How will an ISW internship help you get there?
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Why have you chosen to apply for this supplemental scholarship?
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Are you currently receiving federal financial aid and/or need-based aid from your university? Feel free to describe using as much detail as you are comfortable.
*Please note that the up to $1,000 monthly scholarship is classified as taxable income.
Questions? Email internships@understandingwar.org for more information.
ISW Internship Program Overview
ISW is offering in-person, remote, and hybrid internships for Fall 2026. Instructions to apply for the scholarship are below.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is committed to training the next generation of national security leaders through its innovative educational programs. ISW seeks motivated and experienced college students or recent graduates to join our intern team. ISW offers internships across diverse research portfolios and departments, including Russia, China, and Iran's Axis of Resistance. ISW also offers internships in Geospatial Intelligence and National Security Technologies, our Cognitive Warfare Task Force, and in Communications.
Why Work for ISW?
ISW believes that ground realities must drive the formulation of strategy and policy. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed open-source intelligence analysis to provide timely and accurate information on current conflicts and security threats directly to policymakers and warfighters.
Interns at ISW have an unparalleled opportunity to analyze conflicts in ways that directly inform policymakers on some of the most pressing issues facing American national security. Our interns work directly with analysts. They receive classroom education, regular leadership engagement, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies employed in business and the intelligence community. Interns have the opportunity to stand at the front lines of military research and policy development, tackling the latest crises in the headlines.
The ISW Internship Program is one of three core education programs housed within The General David H. Petraeus Center for Emerging Leaders, launched to identify, educate, and develop the future cadre of leaders committed to America’s national security. ISW views interns as an integral component of its team. ISW has worked with interns to draft, edit, and publish their own research under the mentorship of senior analysts. It has also hired many interns onto its staff.
Middle East Intelligence Analysis Internship: ISW is a leading source of innovative analysis and intelligence on global conflicts that threaten American national security. ISW publishes regular research reports and graphics to inform US and international policy-makers, warfighters, and journalists in Washington, DC, as well as the general public. Interns provide critical assistance to our analysts and receive hands-on training from their supervisors as well as a formal development program taught by our leadership. Interns will be trained to use innovative technologies to conduct open-source collection and analysis in a fast-paced environment.
Interns will conduct the daily collection and analysis of open-source information in native language sources and contribute to long-term research projects on Iran’s Axis of Resistance, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Yemen under the guidance of ISW researchers for the Middle East research portfolio that works in partnership with the Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute. In addition, interns collaborate with the wider research team to generate the Middle East portfolio’s intelligence products, such as the daily Iran Update; assist with editing, documenting, and compiling materials for publications; and support the planning, preparation, and execution of public events and private briefings held by ISW. This is a full-time internship (five days per week), but part-time work will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications
-
Candidates must be motivated and organized college students or recent graduates with demonstrated expertise in a related field.
-
Candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
-
Candidates should preferably possess strong critical language capabilities in Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Kurdish, or Farsi; or a programming language such as Python.
-
Candidates must display the ability to conduct complex tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
-
Candidates should be self-motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
-
Candidates must show commitment to—and interest in—the core mission and values of ISW.
Fall 2026 Internship Program Dates: ISW internships start on September 8, 2026. The program will run until December 11. Interns must both be authorized to work in the United States and be physically present in the United States during their internship tenure. Working remotely outside of the United States is not authorized. If you attend a US university on a student visa, you must be eligible for and obtain a CPT authorization before beginning at ISW. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 24, 2026.
Instructions: Please upload your resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Your cover letter and writing sample should be no longer than five pages combined; the writing sample can be excerpted from a longer paper.
ISW will work with students to gain academic credit for internships where applicable.
ISW Scholarship Application
The Institute for the Study of War will offer intern candidates up to a $1,000 monthly living stipend as part of a scholarship program. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must upload a scholarship application as part of their internship application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 24, 2026.*
Candidates will be assessed based on the following criteria:
-
Ability to contribute as a member of one of ISW’s research, operations, business development, or external relations teams; and
-
Financial need, such that an unpaid internship would not be possible without assistance.
Within the scholarship application, candidates should upload a 2- to 3-page cover letter which answers each of the following questions. (This should be a different cover letter than the one used for the internship application itself.)
-
Which ISW internship is your top choice? Why do you believe you are qualified?
-
What do you believe to be the most pressing national security problem the US faces today? What solution(s) would you propose?
-
Where do you see yourself in your future career? How will an ISW internship help you get there?
-
Why have you chosen to apply for this supplemental scholarship?
-
Are you currently receiving federal financial aid and/or need-based aid from your university? Feel free to describe using as much detail as you are comfortable.
*Please note that the up to $1,000 monthly scholarship is classified as taxable income.
Questions? Email internships@understandingwar.org for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Data Analyst
Align your credentials with Trainee eligibility
The J-1 visa Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Document your quantitative finance, statistics, or data science background before approaching host employers.
Target host employers with structured training plans
J-1 Trainee placements require a signed Training Plan (DS-7002) that maps your objectives week by week. Seek risk analytics teams at banks, insurance firms, or consulting groups that have hosted J-1 trainees before and can produce that documentation.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned risk analyst roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. risk data analyst positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Targeting roles at organizations with prior J-1 hosting history cuts the time spent educating recruiters about the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront
Certain J-1 participants funded by their home government or working in skills-shortage fields must return home for two years before adjusting status or obtaining H-1B visa or L-1 visa classification. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your placement triggers this requirement before accepting an offer.
Verify the host employer's O*NET classification match
Your Training Plan must reflect duties that match a recognized occupational category. Cross-check the role's responsibilities against the O*NET profile for Risk Analysts to confirm the position qualifies under the sponsor's accepted program fields before the DS-2019 is issued.
Negotiate offer terms before the DS-2019 is issued
Once your designated sponsor submits the DS-2019, program dates and host employer details are fixed. Resolve compensation, remote-work arrangements, and project scope with the hiring team before the sponsor finalizes the form to avoid costly amendments.
Risk Data Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Risk Data Analyst role?
The J-1 Trainee category is the most common fit for early-career risk data analysts with a relevant degree and at least one year of professional experience. If your role involves academic research or you're affiliated with a university, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your qualifications and the host employer's training objectives.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a risk analyst position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and acts as the official visa sponsor. The hiring company is your host employer, not your sponsor. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT administer the program, monitor your Training Plan compliance, and serve as your point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange visitor period.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 risk analyst?
Migrate Mate lets you search risk data analyst roles at U.S. employers with documented exchange visitor hosting experience. Filtering by J-1-compatible positions helps you focus outreach on teams that already understand the DS-2019 process, rather than spending time explaining the program structure to recruiters who have never hosted an exchange visitor.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to risk data analysts?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government, if the U.S. government funded your exchange, or if your specialty appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Risk analysis qualifications appear on the Skills List for some countries, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before assuming you can transition directly to H-1B or permanent residence.
What does a Training Plan need to include for a risk analyst placement?
The DS-7002 Training Plan must outline specific learning objectives tied to risk modeling, data analysis methodologies, or quantitative techniques you'll develop during the program. It requires weekly or phase-based activity breakdowns, supervision details, and evaluation criteria. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your host employer and designated sponsor must co-sign the plan before the DS-2019 is issued, and the duties must align with your stated program field.