Description
Early careers take off with United! We’ve been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yello and WayUp. Interns at United enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a robust mentorship program, exclusive travel privileges, and engaging social events to help foster a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.
Position Overview
At United, safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. And our Geopolitical Analysis and Intelligence team plays a critical role in sharing timely and relevant information about security events with key decision-makers and other employees across the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate geo-political security assessments to include identifying high-risk areas that might require additional caution or security measures to ensure the safety of our co-workers, customers, operational integrity, and assets.
- Assist in providing travel security monitoring and assistance to a global workforce.
- Assist in developing strategies to mitigate security risks as appropriate or required.
- Assist with the promotion of cross-function collaboration and support between Corporate Security, internal and external partners.
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Applicant must be a current undergraduate student.
- Major in Political Science, International Affairs, Economics or related, preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Shown proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment
- Solid research skills
- Strong professional ethics and ability to maintain absolute discretion, confidentiality, and trust
- Familiarity with security information resources and data-mining techniques
- Knowledge and understanding of analysis on security issues, especially crime, civil unrest, political instability, and terrorism
Additional Information
- Position will be hybrid based in Chicago, IL
- Intern duration is 12 weeks over Summer 2025
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
- Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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