Intern, Federal Research Analyst

Hitachi - Reston, VA

Full-time - Intern

Reston, VA

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About the position

Hitachi Vantara Federal transforms United States secure federal agencies from data-rich to data-driven. We are a trusted advisor for our customers' mission-critical data needs. From intelligent data platforms and digital infrastructure systems to consulting expertise, we deliver resilient digital products, processes, and experiences that accelerate innovation and create competitive advantages for the United States federal government. Hitachi Vantara Federal is a FOCI-mitigated subsidiary of Hitachi Vantara. Join our team and our employee-focused culture and help drive our customers' data to meaningful customer outcomes. Here at Hitachi Vantara Federal (HVF) we help data-driven government leaders find and use the value in their data to innovate intelligently and reach outcomes that matter. We are more than a data storage company; we are your end-to-end data solutions company. We combine technology, intellectual property, and industry knowledge to deliver data-managing solutions that help government agencies improve their customers' experiences, develop new revenue streams, and lower the costs of business. We are looking for a Market Research Analyst Intern who will focus on managing some corporate research projects. Our Intern will dive right in and get to know our business and operations and will ultimately become a contributing member of our team. This position requires strong communication, self-drive/motivation, and a dedication to excellence. We are looking for Interns that are interested in the Federal Market and potentially working in the federal marketplace. The internship is designed to provide opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in an agile, fast-paced growth-focused business setting. You will gain hands-on experience and professional mentorship in the Federal Technology industry, and have opportunities to connect and network with professionals who can provide you a better understanding of the industry. At the conclusion of your internship, you will present a "value driven" idea for the organization to consider adopting into normal business practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate research projects related to market data tracking federal government spending.
• Identify addressable markets in several new business sectors for potential partnerships.
• Develop a white paper estimating the size of HV Federal's total addressable market (TAM) within the US federal government.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in research, Technology, or Business Administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Administrative and organizational skills with the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities
• Ability to conduct data-based research and strategy making
• Proven time management skills with the ability to establish and execute priorities
• Strong skills with Google Docs, Word, and Sheets / Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Curiosity for learning

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in the Federal Market
• Experience with market research methodologies

Benefits

• Opportunities to gain new skills
• Hands-on experience and professional mentorship
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Formal sponsor assignment during internship
• Presentation opportunity at the conclusion of the internship