Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) 2027 Spring Internship

Summary

2027 Spring Internship Opportunity

This unpaid internship offers a supportive learning environment where students can apply their academic knowledge to real-world public-sector challenges. Interns will gain practical experience, expand their professional networks, participate in professional development, and develop a portfolio of work that supports future career opportunities.

Work Environment:

• Format: 100% on-site attendance (Lakewood Office) is flexible, with a preference for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
• Commitment: 8 hours per week
• Core Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Internship Opportunities:

• Critical Infrastructure: Interns will perform duties related to threat assessment (e.g., event, location, organization) as well as vulnerability assessments including identifying physical security related weaknesses resulting in focused prioritization and efficient allocation of resources. Interns will also assist in intelligence writing, briefings and trainings as needed.
• Watch Center: Interns will perform duties related to tactical requests, intelligence gathering and information sharing with partners across the state, and country. Interns will also assist in intelligence writing, briefings and trainings as needed.
• All Threats Intelligence Unit: Interns will perform duties related to intelligence collection and information sharing across a variety of focuses including: Violent Gangs, Human Trafficking, Illicit Market Marijuana/Narcotics, Transnational Organized Crime, Organized Retail Crime, Threats to Elected Officials and the Threat Liaison Officer Program. Interns will also assist in intelligence writing, briefings and trainings as needed.

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience working on meaningful projects
• Exposure to professional and public service career pathways
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced emergency management and homeland security professionals
• Professional development and skill-building opportunities

We encourage current students eager to build real-world experience, develop professional skills, and explore careers in Homeland Security and Emergency Management to apply!

Job Description

2027 Spring Internship Opportunity

This unpaid internship offers a supportive learning environment where students can apply their academic knowledge to real-world public-sector challenges. Interns will gain practical experience, expand their professional networks, participate in professional development, and develop a portfolio of work that supports future career opportunities.

Work Environment:

• Format: 100% on-site attendance (Lakewood Office) is flexible, with a preference for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
• Commitment: 8 hours per week
• Core Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Internship Opportunities:

• Critical Infrastructure: Interns will perform duties related to threat assessment (e.g., event, location, organization) as well as vulnerability assessments including identifying physical security related weaknesses resulting in focused prioritization and efficient allocation of resources. Interns will also assist in intelligence writing, briefings and trainings as needed.
• Watch Center: Interns will perform duties related to tactical requests, intelligence gathering and information sharing with partners across the state, and country. Interns will also assist in intelligence writing, briefings and trainings as needed.
• All Threats Intelligence Unit: Interns will perform duties related to intelligence collection and information sharing across a variety of focuses including: Violent Gangs, Human Trafficking, Illicit Market Marijuana/Narcotics, Transnational Organized Crime, Organized Retail Crime, Threats to Elected Officials and the Threat Liaison Officer Program. Interns will also assist in intelligence writing, briefings and trainings as needed.

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience working on meaningful projects
• Exposure to professional and public service career pathways
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced emergency management and homeland security professionals
• Professional development and skill-building opportunities

We encourage current students eager to build real-world experience, develop professional skills, and explore careers in Homeland Security and Emergency Management to apply!