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Delta Air Lines, Inc. Co-op, Protective Intelligence (Fall 2026) in Atlanta, Georgia
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
The Co-op, Protective Intelligence supports the protective intelligence program and other security technology and innovation projects.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support Delta’s protective intelligence program and methodology, and drive the formulation and implementation of innovative mitigation strategies.
Assist in day-to-day tasks within key programs designed to proactively identify and mitigate security risk across the enterprise.
Maintain an understanding of worldwide threat dynamics and trends related to executive/employee/event security.
Support objective, detailed, and accurate open-source analysis and data exploitation to establish connections and patterns and discover potential risk indicators.
Monitor vast quantities of information to identify security threats and vulnerabilities that could impact company personnel, assets, information, or reputation.
Help in developing metrics and measures to assess, manage, and improve processes and performance.
Collaborate across teams on special reports and investigatory projects.
Assist with program audits and quality assurance.
Maintain rigid confidentiality surrounding sensitive information and program elements.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a 4-year academic institution.
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
Must be able to work on a full-time basis for a minimum of two alternating semesters: Fall 2026 and Summer 2027.
Optional to extend to a third rotation: Spring 2028.
This position requires student to work for at least two alternating semesters. Student cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op/Intern at the same time, which may delay graduation by 1-2 semesters.
Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office for the duration of the Co-op.
Working as a Co-op/Intern does not guarantee a full-time opportunity at Delta Air Lines upon graduation. This position is intended to provide educational and professional work experience to prepare the student for the workforce.
Strong writing skills are essential.
Should work well in a team environment and possess a high degree of initiative and drive.
Familiarity with US and international security policy.
Understanding of trends in worldwide security environment, particularly regarding terrorism/counterterrorism and the aviation industry.
Must have strong analytical skills as well as a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
Ability to manage several responsibilities at once with little supervision.
Ability to independently develop both internal and external networks.
Must seek challenging, analytical work and must possess the ability to communicate detailed geopolitical analysis through oral and written means to all levels of management.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
Highly preferred majors in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, English, Journalism, History, Economics, Government, or related field.
Familiarity with data collection tools and/or graphic design tools a plus.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
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