Qualitative Research Intern Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking a Year Round - Technical Graduate Intern to join our dynamic team!
On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Perform entry-level work within a technical science and engineering environment.
• Support Sandia staff on interdisciplinary projects that involve applying integrated technical judgment which requires using critical thinking skills and the scientific method to recognize and formulate problems, to collect data through observation and experimentation, and to formulate and test hypotheses about the uses and deployment of emerging and advanced technologies in support of US nonproliferation and security goals.
• Conduct analyses in support of research security and emerging technology programs
• Support efforts to develop project risk/decision analysis models, work with visiting foreign scholars to introduce them to technologies that support implementation of security treaties and agreements
• Support projects for Sandia's Cooperative Monitoring Center, including policy dialogues, distinguished speakers, and alumni, develop training materials to support sponsor efforts to improve nuclear security and sanctions enforcement in countries around the world, and coordinate domestic and international events.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here .
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Qualifications We Desire

• Currently enrolled in STEM plus Law, Political Science, International Affairs, or Strategic Trade
• Experience in international affairs and/or security studies, preferably with a specific focus on nonproliferation, nuclear deterrence, international trade and export controls, supply chain analysis, and risk assessment.
• Ability to perform research on international policy and security issues, to synthesize and analyze complex source materials, and to present research results
• Ability to analyze corporate policy and determine complaint solutions
• Experience in data analysis including quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Knowledge of project management, financial reporting, and event logistics
• Capability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of programs if necessary
• Demonstrated versatility, political savvy, and high tolerance for ambiguity
• Experience traveling, working, or studying in international settings

Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Emerging Technology & Regional Analysis Department builds global capacity to prevent, counter, and reduce threats to US national security by addressing all proliferation phases from motivation and development to achievement and retirement. We focus on threat and gap analysis for regional and global issues; supply chain security; and data driven policy analysis.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.