Intelligence & Operations Intern — Spring 2027

About Convoy Group:

Convoy Group is a veteran-owned and operated intelligence, consulting, training, and protection firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We provide highly professional, tailored security and intelligence solutions to corporate, government, and private clients across the United States. Our team draws from backgrounds in special operations, intelligence, law enforcement, and corporate security, and we hold ourselves to an exacting standard of performance, discretion, and client service.

Position Overview:

Convoy Group is seeking a motivated and professionally oriented college or graduate student for an unpaid internship beginning January 2027. The Intelligence & Operations Intern will contribute meaningfully across all four service areas of the firm — operations, intelligence, consulting, and training — gaining substantive, hands-on experience in a professional security and intelligence environment.

This position is designed for a student who is committed to a career in intelligence, national security, or security consulting, and who is prepared to operate with professionalism and discretion in a client-facing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain personnel records within SharePoint, ensuring file standardization, compliance, and accuracy

• Assist in the preparation of biographical summaries and warning orders for active service assignments

• Support scheduling, staffing coordination, and onboarding of new protective service engagements

• Conduct open-source research in support of Convoy Group intelligence products

• Receive structured training in professional intelligence tools, platforms, and analytic methodology

• Assist the intelligence team in the production of timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence products

• Accompany Convoy Group personnel on client consulting engagements as a professional observer and note-taker

• Compile and draft after action reports following consulting activities

• Assist in the planning and logistical coordination of Convoy Group training exercises

• Support lead instructors by managing administrative and preparatory tasks throughout training delivery

• Record and distribute meeting notes for all internal team syncs and relevant client meetings

• Manage office supplies, executive protection kit inventory, and apparel logistics

Research Project:

Each intern will complete an independent research project relevant to both their academic concentration and Convoy Group's operational priorities. The project concludes with a formal written report and a professional presentation delivered to the Convoy Group leadership team. This deliverable is intended to produce work of genuine organizational value while supporting the intern's academic and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program; students at all class levels are encouraged to apply

• Academic background in criminal justice, history, public policy, political science, or a related discipline preferred

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, professional work product for varied audiences

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy under time constraints

• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of personal accountability

• Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or able to reliably commute; preference given to candidates intending to remain in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area following graduation

Program Details:

• Start Date: January 2027

• Duration: Minimum 8 weeks, maximum 12 weeks

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 32–40 hours per week

• Work Location: On-site, Pittsburgh, PA

• Compensation: Unpaid

• Work Authorization: Permanent U.S. work authorization required

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a current resume and a professional cover letter not to exceed one page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a phone screening interview followed by an in-person interview at Convoy Group's Pittsburgh office.

Convoy Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business dedicated to developing the next generation of security and intelligence professionals. All candidates are evaluated on the basis of demonstrated performance, professional character, and potential for growth.