Summer Associate Internship (Technical Risk Analyst - Security Regulatory Compliance)

The Security Regulatory Testing team within the Security Governance and Risk division (SG&R) is responsible for examining transactions and program documentation within the Security Business Units to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, or rules as directed by the Compliance Testing and Monitoring team. The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later. Potential Projects: Regulatory Process Enhancement & Modernization (AI and Automation) - Evaluate current regulatory testing activities to identify repetitive, time-intensive tasks that could benefit from AI-assisted capabilities. Develop a prioritized roadmap of AI use cases focused on improving productivity, quality, consistency, and analyst capacity. Reporting & Metrics Enhancement - Inventory reporting products and performance metrics to determine which measures effectively support decision-making and which create unnecessary effort. Recommend a future-state reporting framework that improves data quality, transparency, automation, and leadership visibility. Process Rationalization & Risk Mapping - Evaluate relationships between Security processes, risks, controls, standards, and regulatory requirements to improve traceability and reduce complexity. Produce a consolidated mapping model that supports process rationalization, risk coverage analysis, and future governance activities. Cross-function Shadowing - Shadow staff and leaders from other Security, Governance, and Risk functions to gain visibility into cross-team enterprise efforts such as issues management, incident management, and leadership reporting. Collaborate with Security teams to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies Assist in the implementation of, and adhere to Enterprise Operational Risk Management policies and procedures Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to fraud mitigation, physical security and risk management Support and/ or participate in audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to relevant regulations Provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on risk findings, trends, and risk mitigation efforts Work with internal teams to promote risk awareness and drive a culture of risk management across the organization Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Business, Risk Management, Accounting, Information Security or other related fields. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently or on a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Desired Qualifications: Coursework or experience in audit, risk management, compliance, internal controls, or cybersecurity Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks or control frameworks such as COSO, NIST, FFIEC, ISO 27001, or COBIT Understanding of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) concepts Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar technologies Interest in pursing careers in internal audit, compliance, risk management, security governance, or cybersecurity. Additional Information Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602