Defense Budget Analysis Intern: Research & Policy

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Office environment

Descripción de la vacante

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC invites an internship in the Defense Budget Analysis Program for Fall 2026. The intern will support research on defense budgets, readiness, acquisitions, and compensation, and assist staff with writing and editing tasks.

The position is paid hourly and requires strong writing and analytical skills. Successful applicants are pursuing a master’s or PhD or have recently graduated, with interest in national security spending

Formación

• Enrolled in master's or PhD program or recently graduated with a BA/BS/MA/PhD or equivalent.
• Interest or experience analyzing U.S. defense budgets, defense acquisition, industrial base, or national security.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Mandarin language skills are a plus, though not required.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct literature reviews and analyze data for ongoing research projects.
• Support writing, editing, and background research for reports and documents.
• Assist in preparing meetings, events, and conferences; track defense funding legislation and announcements.

Conocimientos

Writing ability

Research skills

Time management

Independence

Quantitative analysis

Educación

Graduate studies (MS/PhD)

Descripción del empleo

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC invites an internship in the Defense Budget Analysis Program for Fall 2026. The intern will support research on defense budgets, readiness, acquisitions, and compensation, and assist staff with writing and editing tasks.

The position is paid hourly and requires strong writing and analytical skills. Successful applicants are pursuing a master’s or PhD or have recently graduated, with interest in national security spending