Business intelligence analyst intern

Morgan 6 (M6) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA-certified HUBZone company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. We deliver expert talent with high-demand, low-density skill sets to support critical U.S. Government missions in areas such as special operations, intelligence, cybersecurity, agile development, and IT support.

Most importantly, we are — and we support — Warriors First.

M6 Core Values – HEROIC

• Honor – Act with integrity and truthfulness.
• Excellence – Strive for quality in all we do.
• Resourcefulness – Innovate and embrace change.
• One Team – Stand together and treat each other with respect.
• Iron Sharpens Iron – Encourage personal and professional growth.
• Castle Defense – Protect the resources entrusted to us.

Position Summary

Morgan 6 (M6) is seeking a motivated and analytically minded Business Intelligence Analyst Intern interested in applying business research, data analysis, and investigative techniques to real-world national security challenges. This internship focuses on vendor risk analysis, foreign ownership and influence, and commercial supply chain intelligence. Working alongside M6's intelligence and data science professionals, the intern will research domestic and international companies, examine corporate ownership structures, identify relationships with foreign entities, and help assess potential risks associated with foreign actors operating within commercial supply chains. The position provides hands-on experience in business intelligence, open-source research, data analysis, and network mapping. Students will learn how publicly available information and commercial data can be used to identify corporate relationships, evaluate potential risks, and support analytical assessments for government and defense customers. No previous professional experience is required. We are looking for intellectually curious students who enjoy research, problem-solving, and discovering connections between companies, individuals, and organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Business Intelligence & Open-Source Research

• Assist with researching domestic and international companies using publicly available information and approved commercial research tools.
• Gather and organize information on corporate ownership, subsidiaries, affiliates, and business relationships.
• Support research into foreign ownership, control, or influence involving commercial entities.
• Document research findings and maintain organized source records.
• Learn to evaluate the reliability and relevance of information collected from multiple sources.

Vendor Risk & Supply Chain Analysis

• Assist with identifying potential risks associated with vendors, suppliers, and commercial business relationships.
• Research companies operating within domestic and international supply chains.
• Support the review of corporate ownership structures and connections to foreign entities.
• Help identify patterns, relationships, and potential risk indicators for further analysis.
• Contribute to preliminary research supporting vendor risk assessments.

Data Analysis & Network Mapping

• Assist with collecting, organizing, and reviewing business and corporate data.
• Support the development of spreadsheets, visualizations, and relationship maps.
• Learn how analysts identify connections between companies, individuals, and organizations.
• Help maintain research databases, tracking tools, and analytical records.
• Assist with preparing charts, summaries, and other materials to communicate research findings.

Analytical Reporting & Team Collaboration

• Support the preparation of research summaries, briefing materials, and analytical reports.
• Work alongside intelligence and data science professionals to understand research objectives.
• Participate in discussions about analytical findings, research methods, and potential risk indicators.
• Assist with special research projects supporting government and defense customers.
• Complete additional analytical assignments under the guidance of experienced team members.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong interest in national security, business intelligence, international business, or investigative research.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with organizing and reviewing data.
• Strong research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing assigned deadlines.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new research methods and analytical tools.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Coursework or academic interest in international security, geopolitical risk, supply chain management, or corporate research.
• Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) concepts or research methods.
• Exposure to Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or data visualization tools.
• Basic understanding of corporate ownership structures, international business, or financial relationships.
• Experience with academic research projects, data analysis, or mapping relationships between entities.
• Introductory knowledge of SQL, databases, or network analysis tools.
• Prior professional experience, intelligence analysis experience, and proficiency with specialized analytical software are not required.

What You'll Learn

At Morgan 6, our goal is to provide students with meaningful experience that connects classroom learning with practical analytical work supporting national security.

• National Security & Business Intelligence: Understand how commercial business information can support national security research and risk assessments.
• Investigative Research: Develop skills in open-source research, source evaluation, corporate ownership analysis, and identifying business relationships.
• Supply Chain Risk Analysis: Learn how analysts assess vendors, foreign ownership and influence, and potential vulnerabilities within commercial supply chains.
• Analytical Tools & Techniques: Gain exposure to Excel, data visualization, relationship mapping, and other research and analytical tools used by M6 teams.
• Professional Development: Strengthen critical thinking, analytical writing, communication, and presentation skills while working with experienced intelligence and data science professionals.
• Government Contracting Exposure: Learn how research and analytical assessments support government and defense customers.

Schedule & Compensation

This is a part-time internship requiring approximately 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules. Remote work opportunities and project-based assignments may be available depending on business needs.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Compensation varies based on factors such as location, experience, and skill set. For positions based in California, Colorado, D.C., Maryland, New York, or Washington, the salary range is from $10.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, technical skills, and relevant experience.

Drug Free Workplace:

M6 is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Reasonable Accommodations

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, M6 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with M6 and need assistance or accommodation to use our website, please contact us by phone (843) 258-9947. Provide your contact information and describe the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries related to accommodation requests.