Aerospace Defense Policy Operations Intern — DC

AeroVironment, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Relocation and housing reimbursement (

ITAR/compliance training

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is offering a Washington Operations Intern position in Arlington, VA to support government relations and marketing efforts. The role involves compiling daily analyses of political news, regulatory activities, and updates on defense authorization and appropriations.

The internship is onsite, requires a 3.0+ GPA, and seeks candidates pursuing Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields with strong research and writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or related field.
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Strong interest in government relations, public policy, and advocacy.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and government organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legislative Affairs team with content creation, knowledge management, briefing materials, and engagement tracking.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory activities, including congressional hearings and meetings.
• Assist with planning and preparation for executive engagements in the Washington, DC area.
• Assist with planning and preparation for visits by Members of Congress and staff to AV facilities.
• Help coordinate the execution of the AV Political Action Committee.
• Support AV’s legislative affairs strategy to facilitate strategic business growth initiatives, including engagement strategy with Members of Congress, Committees, and other stakeholders to increase support for AV customer programs.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Pursuing degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is offering a Washington Operations Intern position in Arlington, VA to support government relations and marketing efforts. The role involves compiling daily analyses of political news, regulatory activities, and updates on defense authorization and appropriations.

The internship is onsite, requires a 3.0+ GPA, and seeks candidates pursuing Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields with strong research and writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.