Defense Research Intern — Data Analysis & Policy

Center for Strategic and International Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,347 - 28,103; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization. The Center for the Industrial Base (CIB) is hiring an intern for a 35-hour per week, in-person, paid position. CIB analyzes issues at the intersection of the U.S.

government, industrial base, and strategic competition. Qualified applicants are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and strong research, writing, and data skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (junior/senior) or master’s degree; recent grads welcome.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA from a US institution or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present information clearly.
• Training in quantitative or qualitative methods; ability to conduct research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and analysis for CSIS/CIB topics.
• Write comprehensive literature reviews for projects.
• Assist with data collection and management.
• Take notes and write summaries of events and meetings.
• Assist with event planning and staffing.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection and management

Research and writing

Ability to work independently

Analytical thinking

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree or master's

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL Server (preferred)

Job description

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization. The Center for the Industrial Base (CIB) is hiring an intern for a 35-hour per week, in-person, paid position. CIB analyzes issues at the intersection of the U.S.

government, industrial base, and strategic competition. Qualified applicants are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and strong research, writing, and data skills.