The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Intern will support the organization’s efforts to maintain effective governance practices, manage operational and information security risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements. This internship provides hands-on exposure to risk assessments, policy development, compliance monitoring, and audit support activities. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help identify risks, document controls, and support compliance initiatives while gaining practical experience in GRC frameworks and best practices. The role requires a professional committed to success by embracing and living our core values of Persistence, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Prudence.

LOCATION

• Remote

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Interviews with DMV team across divisions
• Take Notes from interviews, compile notes and draw interview themes
• Work with clients on feedback
• Assist in documenting and maintaining governance policies, procedures, and standards
• Support risk assessments activities by identifying, tracking, and documenting organizational risks
• Help monitor compliance with internal policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations
• Assist with internal audits, compliance reviews, and evidence collection
• Support maintenance of risk registers, compliance trackers, and control documentation
• Collaborate with IT, Security, legal, and business teams to gather compliance and risk-related information
• Help track remediation efforts and follow up on corrective action plans
• Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and summaries for management review
• Conduct research on regulatory requirements, industry standards, and GRC best practices
• Participate in meetings related to governance, risk, and compliance initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

FINAL PRESENTATION REQUIREMENT: To wrap up your internship experience at MCP, you’ll have the opportunity to create a final presentation highlighting one of the major projects you worked on. This is your chance to showcase what you learned, your role on the project, the contributions you made, challenges you tackled, and the impact your work had. The presentation is designed to highlight your technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and how your efforts helped drive the project’s success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Law, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of governance, risk, compliance, or cybersecurity concepts
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information responsibly
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a remote environment

ABOUT US:

Mission Critical Partners, LLC

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a leading provider of data, consulting, engineering, network and security solutions that are transforming segmented mission-critical networks and operations into interwoven ecosystems to improve response and justice outcomes in the communities and ever-expanding markets we serve. Through our breadth and depth of experience and an extensive network of resources, we are able to offer unique and successful solutions that help our clients improve technology and operations across a variety of industries ranging from public safety and justice to utilities, healthcare, and more. Additional information and career opportunities are available at MissionCriticalPartners.careers

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

United States citizens, Green Card holders and those authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.