Market Intelligence Intern
Paid Market Intelligence Summer Analyst, Washington DC Area
Who are we?
Renaissance Strategic Advisors is a fast-growing advisory firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, and government services sector. We provide strategy consulting and M&A advisory services to corporate clients and financial investors from our headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in London, UK; Paris, France; and Melbourne, Australia. We are expanding our team in response to strong client demand, continued international growth, and the success of our offerings.
We are an 85-person industry specialist team that successfully competes with some of the largest firms in the advisory market. Across our work, our purpose is to bring confidence and clarity to our clients’ most consequential initiatives. Our distinct value proposition combines deep sector expertise, rigorous analysis, and a strong focus on client outcomes, delivered through a collaborative engagement model that builds trust and enables decisive action.
We foster a growth-oriented culture that emphasizes apprenticeship and collaboration, a strong sense of team and family, and recognition of performance. Our colleagues come from diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds, united by a shared passion for the aerospace and defense sector. Learn more about us: www.rsadvisors.com.
Who are we looking for?
Successful candidates must demonstrate:
- A passion for the aerospace, defense, space, government services, and emerging technology sectors
- Comfort working with Excel and familiarity with Python, SQL, or data modeling concepts
- Interest in data science and analytics, with some experience working with structured or unstructured data
- Curiosity, energy, positivity and the ability to work in teams in a dynamic environment
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities – Market Intelligence Intern
Market Intelligence Interns will join the Market Intelligence division, working directly with the Director of Market Intelligence and a Data Architect to build out the Renaissance Analytics Engine (RAE) — the firm's proprietary data platform for competitive intelligence, market research, and business development.
Interns will gain hands-on experience in a data product environment while getting direct exposure to how a consulting firm operates in the defense and aerospace sector. Daily activities will include converting analytical models into structured data, mapping entities across data sources, validating reference data from federal systems, and supporting the development of tools that allow consultants to interact with firm intelligence.
These responsibilities will include:
- Market Intelligence Interns participation in onboarding that covers the firm's data architecture, tooling stack, research methods, and sector orientation
- Each intern will receive a mentor, ensuring individual attention and regular senior interaction
- Interns will contribute directly to the build-out of internal firm IP — the work product is real and consequential
Required qualifications and application process
- Ability to be in the Washington, D.C. area from late May to August 2026
- Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field (rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students encouraged)
- Internship, work experience, or demonstrated interest in the aerospace, defense, security, or government services sector – OR – with a top consulting firm, investment bank, private equity, or venture capital firm
- Strong written communication skills and comfort engaging with consulting professionals
- Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Application requirements include a CV/resume, cover letter, and unofficial university transcript.
Please submit application materials at Renaissance Strategic Advisors - Careers | Renaissance Strategic Advisors