Global Intelligence Intern

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

BSI is seeking motivated Interns to serve as research associates directly supporting the Intelligence Team. Selected interns will work directly with intelligence analysts to provide global risk information and data evaluation about these and other topics to government and corporate clients around the world. In doing so, associates will gain valuable experience as they develop their abilities to use research and analysis skills for real-world applications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct substantive research to support the SCS Intelligence Team, with a focus on CSR topics
• Generate intelligence analysis based on collected data and information 
• Provide written intelligence reports and occasional oral briefings to SCS analysts and program directors
• Attend relevant events in support of SCS functional areas

Benefits

• Receive academic credit for internship (according to university policies and requirements)
• Training and guidance on intelligence analysis and supply chain functional topics
• Substantive feedback from BSI Intelligence Analysts on all completed products
• Relevant networking opportunities
• Flexible work schedules

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Third- or fourth-year undergraduate students or graduate students enrolled in a behavioral/social sciences or biological or environmental sciences program, or other relevant programs, including international affairs, business, public policy, or law
• Proven research and analytical skills
• Strong writing and editing abilities
• Foreign language skills are highly desired
• Security clearance not required

Our ambition is to be recognized and valued globally as a best-in-class company; a client-driven, efficiently-run, growing business. BSI has come a long way since being founded in 1901. Today, we're a global business services organization, respected world over for the development of standards; assessment of management systems; testing and certification of products and services; providing software solutions; and the delivery of training courses. We offer diverse career paths from auditing to sales, product development to finance, and from IT to marketing.

With around 4,000 employees working with over 80,000 clients in 172 countries it means that career opportunities are vast. BSI challenges mediocrity and complacency to help embed excellence into the way people and products work. That means showing businesses how to improve performance, reduce risk and achieve sustainable growth.

Our Vision: "To be the global business improvement partner of choice.”

Our Mission: "To help organizations embed excellence", and states our shared purpose.

Our Values: "Integrity - Continual improvement - Inclusivity", guide us in the way we work and help us deliver our Vision and Mission.

What we offer:

BSI offers a competitive salary, group-sponsored health and dental, short-term and long-term disability, a company-matched 401k plan, company paid life insurance, 11 paid holidays and 4 weeks paid time off.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
 
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.