Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City) or remote

Navanti Group, LLC ("Navanti") is a Washington, DC metro-based applied analytics company specializing in helping US Government and private sector clients make informed and empirically driven decisions on the most challenging problems in transitioning and post-conflict countries. We conduct research and analysis, provide training and technical assistance, manage programs, and help clients operate in countries across Africa, Eurasia, and the Middle East. To learn more about Navanti, please visit our website at www.navantigroup.com.

Navanti is currently seeking qualified individuals for paid part-time internship positions to support ongoing projects for spring 2022 (January-May 2022). We seek highly motivated individuals who are interested in learning more about the field of international development and consulting and have a strong background in regional or international studies, economics, security, and/or international business development. Interns are an integral part of our team. The focus of the internship is on research and writing and interns will get the opportunity to significantly contribute to Navanti projects. Individuals with an interest in supporting administrative and business development projects are also encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, French, Russian, Ukrainian
• Open-source intelligence skills (including ability to conduct research in additional languages)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Data Skills: Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills
• Coding languages such as Python, Stata/R preferred
• GIS/Mapping experience preferred

Preferred Areas of Interest

• Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Development
• Conflict Monitoring
• Countering Violent Extremism
• Food Security
• Environment, Natural Resources, Climate Security
• Gender
• Misinformation / Disinformation (Russian, Ukrainian, French)
• Political Economy
• Rule of Law, Governance
• Surveys

Education

• Completed BA/BS or MA/MS preferred. Applicants in their final semester of study will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Prior relevant international field work experience or studies abroad preferred.