Research Analyst Intern (USPS) - Summer 2026

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

*This position is currently full-time onsite at the customers Washington DC office.  

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide findings in support of client needs. 

• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement. 

• Be an integral member of a project team and, in successive rotations, accept increasing responsibility. 

• Under the guidance of a mentor, complete both on-the-job and formal job-specific training. 

• Learn and leverage corporate tools. 

• Conduct research and provide findings in support of department needs. 

• Support the development and coordination of briefing packages and content to include brochures and media creation.   

• Conduct research and provide findings in support of department needs. 

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled at an accredited undergraduate program, in good standing in library science, operations research, industrial engineering, logistics, systems engineering, business administration, corporate communication, supply chain management, economics, or a related major. 

• Must be available for 10-12 weeks starting in May/June 2026. 

• Strong interpersonal and listening skills required, with ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within LMI and with its clients. 

• Strong communication skills, a go-getter attitude, analytical skills, and use of MS Office products are mandatory 

• Ability to contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication. 

• Strong problem solving, time-management, and organizational skills. 

• Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize assignments with minimum supervision. Must be self-directed and detail oriented in completing assigned tasks and projects. 

• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances. 

• Be available for occasional travel. 

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.