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We are looking for the right people to fight against terrorism and critical threats!
Read below to find out about full-time, consultant and internship opportunities with us.
We are looking for passionate, dedicated talented people who believe in our mission and work.
Full-Time Positions
Consultants
Paladin 7/The Counterterrorism Group (CTG) is always looking for new business opportunities and clients. To meet the needs of clients and contracts, we hire consultants who are subject matter experts and specialists in their field. We maintain a roster of vetted consultants that we can call upon for short or long-term projects work for Paladin 7/The Counterterrorism Group (CTG). If you are interested in joining our Consultants Roster please read below and contact us.
Professionals who work for The Counterterrorism Group (CTG) view international and national security as a higher calling, not merely a career or a job. They are committed to professional excellence, good moral conduct, and helping their clients to create custom, integrated strategies to combat terrorism from all angles.
Please fill out this form to apply to be on the Consultant Roster. In filling it out, it does not mean you work for CTG. We will contact you if we need your services.
Counterterrorism Internship Program
The Counterterrorism Group Internship Program is looking for REMOTE Counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Analyst/Editors, Watch Officers, and Technical Specialist Interns (Four descriptions are below)
Description
The mission of the Counterterrorism Group (CTG) is to protect individuals, organizations, personnel and places against acts of terrorism. CTG professionals develop customized services and solutions that help deter, detect, and defeat terrorism. CTG is looking for a select group of individuals to become Counterterrorism Intelligence Analysts Interns. Counterterrorism Intelligence Analysts Interns assess foreign and domestic terrorist groups as well as lone wolf terrorists to identify specific threats, warn of and preempt attacks, disrupt their networks, and eventually defeat terrorist organizations or individuals focused on committing an act of terrorism. Interns are expected to work remotely a minimum of 15 hours per week with weekly check-ins. We are entirely remote and looking for people from all over the world. As long as you are passionate about keeping people safe, have a solid work ethic, and a good internet connection, we want you!
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST INTERN
Turn real-world information into intelligence on terrorism, counterterrorism, security, and geopolitical issues. Intelligence Analyst Interns work across regional teams focused on different areas of the world and specialty teams focused on OSINT, extremism, cyber, behavior and leadership, and propaganda and mis/disinformation.
What You'll Do:
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Use OSINT to research and analyze terrorism, counterterrorism, security threats, geopolitical developments, and emerging issues.
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Identify trends, assess evolving situations, and turn complex information into clear intelligence products.
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Monitor and analyze terrorist events and developments worldwide.
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Research terrorist organizations and individuals, including their intentions, capabilities, tactics, recruitment, and leadership.
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Work across teams and contribute to intelligence products and projects.
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST/EDITOR INTERN
Gain a unique view of intelligence production across CTG by working with reports from different regions and specialties. Editing and Quality Control Analyst/Editors help shape the final intelligence product CTG publishes while also having opportunities to research, analyze, and produce their own intelligence products.
What You'll Do:
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Work with intelligence covering terrorism, counterterrorism, security threats, geopolitical developments, and emerging issues.
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Review completed products and determine whether the analysis, evidence, sourcing, and conclusions meet CTG's intelligence standards.
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Spot analytical gaps, challenge assumptions, and identify questions that can make an assessment stronger.
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Work with analysts to strengthen products before publication.
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Evaluate how writing, data, maps, and visuals communicate intelligence to different audiences.
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Research, analyze, and write intelligence products on real-world threats and emerging issues.
WATCH/GSOC ANALYST INTERN
Step into a real-time security operations environment where global events unfold in real time. WATCH/GSOC Analyst Interns use OSINT to track and validate developing events, assess potential threats, and produce timely intelligence that supports situational awareness and security operations.
What You'll Do:
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Monitor worldwide events focused on terrorism, counterterrorism, security threats, geopolitical developments, and emerging issues.
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Use OSINT tools and multiple sources to collect, validate, and assess developing information.
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Track critical incidents and produce timely alerts, notifications, and intelligence reporting.
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Assess threats based on affected locations, personnel, operations, and assets.
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Support location-specific intelligence through geographic alerts, assessments, mapping, and other GSOC products.
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Participate in WATCH and GSOC operations in a 24/7/365 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays in shift work.
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST INTERN: COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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Marketing: Support business development and external products through marketing, SEO, analytics, and related tools.
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Social Media: Create and support social media coverage across platforms including but nor subject to Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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Communications: Create and curate engaging content that strengthens CTG’s voice and mission across online and offline platforms.
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Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and take initiative to complete projects.
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Interest or experience in business development, marketing, social media, communications, or related fields.
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Participate in mentoring, group learning, business exposure, project management, and a final presentation highlighting key experiences and lessons learned.
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST INTERN: BUSINESS & STRATEGY
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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Product Development: Support business development and external products through strategy, analytics, and related mission objectives.
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Interest or experience in business development, strategy, analytics, business analysis, or related fields.
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Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and take initiative to complete projects.
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Participate in mentoring, group learning, business exposure, project management, and a final presentation highlighting key experiences and lessons learned.
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST INTERN: TECHNICAL
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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Support CTG’s Technical Development Team in creating innovative solutions addressing terrorism and global security threats.
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Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and take initiative to complete projects.
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Participate in mentoring, group learning, business exposure, project management, and a final presentation highlighting key experiences and lessons learned.
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Have the technical acumen to use software applications, including artificial intelligence.
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST INTERN: MEDIA
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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Support CTG’s Media Team in developing and editing media and audio content addressing terrorism and global security threats.
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Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and take initiative to complete projects.
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Participate in mentoring, group learning, business exposure, project management, and a final presentation highlighting key experiences and lessons learned.
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Have the technical acumen to use software applications, including artificial intelligence.
How to Apply
(1) You will need two letters of recommendation on official letterhead and signed when you submit your cover letter and resume. These letters must be no older than 2 years.
Name your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation in the following format and save them as a PDF:
FirstNameLastName.CoverLetter.Spring2027
FirstNameLastName.Resume.Spring2027
FirstNameLastName.LoR1.Spring2027
FirstNameLastName.LoR2.Spring2027
(2) Click the "APPLY HERE" button below and fill out the form. PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL as many universities have incoming email blockers. Use your personal email.
You will receive an email from internship@counterterrorismgroup.com within a few days, only if you followed the directions exactly. Please check your SPAM folder, as the application process has important deadlines.
Please note that we do not provide application status updates or individual updates regarding submitted applications.
The internship is unpaid. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 3 am EDT on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Onboarding will be in January, and Training will be three weeks in February. The internship will run through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.