Strategy and Operations Analyst Internships
Strategy and operations analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across process improvement and data-driven decision-making, mentorship from working strategy and operations analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, with TikTok, Rivian, and State Street among the employers posting roles now.
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Department Summary:
The Intelligence Mission Enablement Department (L643) supports numerous sponsor’s within the intelligence community. Our department enhances the Nation’s capabilities in Warfighter Support, Counterintelligence and Insider Threats, Scientific and Technical Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Intelligence Fusion, Adversary Intelligence, Mission Engineering, and Data-Driven Strategy and Policy.
MITRE is seeking technically accomplished and mission focused candidates to bring fresh insights to our work program. We are looking for recent graduates interested in pursuing careers that advance the U.S. Intelligence Community’s capabilities and contributions to our nation’s security. We combine our domain expertise with leading technical capabilities to solve the hardest emerging and enduring problems challenging the national security enterprise.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to approaches and strategies to modernize intelligence tools, techniques, and analysis
- Contributing to the development and delivery of impactful MITRE work through technical research, presentations, and written deliverables
- Assist in the development of a variety of analytical models to address sponsor challenges
- Work with teams to produce concrete, short-term, tangible outputs that make progress towards larger, impactful outcomes
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Demonstrated interest in relevant topics: national security policy, the organizations of the intelligence community and their roles, the intelligence cycle, counterintelligence and security, Department of War operations, etc.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
- An inquisitive, self-motivated and flexible approach to problem-solving
- This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred qualifications vary based on the specific work program a successful candidate would support, but may include any of the following:
- Significant academic background or prior work experience in a relevant field
- Demonstrated technical skills as applied to intelligence requirements with a strong knowledge of the intelligence community and intelligence processes
- Deep socio-political or cultural knowledge of key countries or regions or working knowledge or proficiency in a foreign language
- Experience in web or app development, web services, web standards, and orchestration tools, and familiarity working in cloud-based environments
- Technical proficiency in key cybersecurity approaches and technologies, as well as an understanding of cybersecurity policy principles
- Demonstrated ability to manipulate large datasets and perform calculations with modern programming languages like Python, C++, R, or Java, as well as the use of multi-dimensional data visualization tools
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
NoneThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCISalary compensation range and midpoint:
$76,800 - $96,000 - $115,200 AnnualWork Location Type:
OnsiteCommitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.
Benefits information may be found here.
Copyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
Department Summary:
The Intelligence Mission Enablement Department (L643) supports numerous sponsor’s within the intelligence community. Our department enhances the Nation’s capabilities in Warfighter Support, Counterintelligence and Insider Threats, Scientific and Technical Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Intelligence Fusion, Adversary Intelligence, Mission Engineering, and Data-Driven Strategy and Policy.
MITRE is seeking technically accomplished and mission focused candidates to bring fresh insights to our work program. We are looking for recent graduates interested in pursuing careers that advance the U.S. Intelligence Community’s capabilities and contributions to our nation’s security. We combine our domain expertise with leading technical capabilities to solve the hardest emerging and enduring problems challenging the national security enterprise.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to approaches and strategies to modernize intelligence tools, techniques, and analysis
- Contributing to the development and delivery of impactful MITRE work through technical research, presentations, and written deliverables
- Assist in the development of a variety of analytical models to address sponsor challenges
- Work with teams to produce concrete, short-term, tangible outputs that make progress towards larger, impactful outcomes
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Demonstrated interest in relevant topics: national security policy, the organizations of the intelligence community and their roles, the intelligence cycle, counterintelligence and security, Department of War operations, etc.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
- An inquisitive, self-motivated and flexible approach to problem-solving
- This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred qualifications vary based on the specific work program a successful candidate would support, but may include any of the following:
- Significant academic background or prior work experience in a relevant field
- Demonstrated technical skills as applied to intelligence requirements with a strong knowledge of the intelligence community and intelligence processes
- Deep socio-political or cultural knowledge of key countries or regions or working knowledge or proficiency in a foreign language
- Experience in web or app development, web services, web standards, and orchestration tools, and familiarity working in cloud-based environments
- Technical proficiency in key cybersecurity approaches and technologies, as well as an understanding of cybersecurity policy principles
- Demonstrated ability to manipulate large datasets and perform calculations with modern programming languages like Python, C++, R, or Java, as well as the use of multi-dimensional data visualization tools
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
NoneThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCISalary compensation range and midpoint:
$76,800 - $96,000 - $115,200 AnnualWork Location Type:
OnsiteCommitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.
Benefits information may be found here.
Copyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.Strategy and Operations Analyst Internship Market
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Tips for Your Strategy and Operations Analyst Internship Search
Apply months before your target start date
Large employers close summer cohort applications the preceding fall, often before most students start looking. Set a calendar reminder for September to target those structured programs. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so staying active on listings throughout the year keeps later opportunities in view.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for strategy and operations analyst interns expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects with the tools you used, SQL queries, process maps, financial models, or data visualizations, and publish them where a recruiter can read or download them without asking.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces dependence on any single channel.
Practice the actual intern screen out loud
Strategy and operations analyst intern interviews typically include a case conversation, an analytical exercise, or both, not a resume walk-through. Practice structuring your reasoning out loud before the interview, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the conclusion you reach. Run through two or three practice cases with a classmate who can push back on your logic.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger employers often run operations or strategy rotational internship programs built to train people new to the field, moving interns across business units over a single summer. These programs recruit earlier than standard internship pipelines and fill fast. Identify the ones aligned with your goals and submit in the first week applications open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 86% of the strategy and operations analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing listings on Migrate Mate, and filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot accept.
Strategy and Operations Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy and operations analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio of documented case studies or process analyses showing the tools you used and the recommendations you reached. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a strategy and operations analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat the internship as an audition, deliver consistently, and ask your manager about return-offer timelines without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for strategy and operations analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping structured cohort hiring before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest set of options.
Are strategy and operations analyst internships paid?
Most professional strategy and operations analyst internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at nonprofits or very early-stage startups, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a strategy and operations analyst internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools you used (SQL, Excel, Python, Tableau, or similar) and link to published analyses, case studies, or slide decks where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in statistics, business operations, or strategy. Keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote strategy and operations analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the strategy and operations analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational operations internship program?
Some larger employers run structured rotational internship programs that place interns across two or three business units over a single summer, exposing them to strategy, finance, and operations in sequence. These programs are designed for people new to the field, recruit earlier than standard internship pipelines, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your goals and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Can international students get strategy and operations analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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