Research Analyst Intern

<strong>Overview<br><br></strong><strong>BigBear.ai</strong> is seeking a <strong>Research Analyst Intern</strong> to support our engineering and product teams through technical research, market analysis, and data-driven insights. This internship is designed for college students interested in technology research, analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging software trends.<br><br>The intern will work closely with senior technical leaders and cross-functional teams to research technologies, analyze industry trends, support product and engineering initiatives, and contribute to strategic recommendations. This role provides hands-on experience in research methodologies, technical analysis, data interpretation, and business intelligence within a fast-paced technology environment.<br><br><strong>What You Will Do<br><br></strong><ul><li> Conduct research on emerging technologies, AI/ML trends, software platforms, and industry best practices</li><li> Assist in gathering, organizing, and analyzing technical and business data from multiple sources</li><li> Support market research efforts, competitive analysis, and product benchmarking activities</li><li> Help prepare research summaries, presentations, reports, and technical documentation for leadership and project teams</li><li> Collaborate with engineers, developers, and product teams to better understand technical solutions and customer requirements</li><li> Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation</li><li> Analyze datasets and trends to help support strategic and operational decision-making</li><li> Participate in Agile team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project discussions</li><li> Support proof-of-concept and R&D initiatives through research and documentation</li><li> Track and summarize developments in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software engineering, and related technology areas</li><li> Maintain organized research records, references, and supporting documentation</li><li> Present findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders as needed<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You Need To Have<br><br></strong>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in: Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or a related technical or analytical field<br><br><ul><li> Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework (rising Junior or Senior preferred)</li><li> Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred</li><li> Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li><li> Ability to synthesize information and communicate findings clearly</li><li> Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)</li><li> Basic understanding of technology concepts related to software development, AI/ML, cloud computing, or data analytics</li><li> Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li> Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a collaborative environment</li><li> Strong attention to detail and organizational skills<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We'd Like You To Have<br><br></strong><ul><li> Experience conducting academic, technical, or market research projects</li><li> Familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel analytics features</li><li> Exposure to AI/ML concepts, cloud technologies, or software development lifecycles</li><li> Experience using collaboration and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or GitHub</li><li> Basic understanding of Agile methodologies</li><li> Prior internship, leadership, research assistant, or project experience</li><li> Experience creating presentations, reports, or executive summaries for technical or non-technical audiences</li><li> Interest in emerging technologies, defense technology, or decision intelligence platforms<br><br></li></ul><strong>About BigBear.ai<br><br></strong>BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.<br><br>BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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