Economic Policy Program, Spring Internship

Bipartisan Policy Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $3,000

Hybrid schedule (Mon/Fri remote)

Job summary

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) seeks a Spring Internship in its Economic Policy Program in Washington, DC. The internship provides hands-on policy research, support for project analysts, and exposure to bipartisan policymaking while building professional networks.

Interns work 18-20 hours per week and receive a $3,000 stipend paid in two installments. The program runs Jan 26, 2027 to Apr 1, 2027, with in-office days Tue-Thu and remote options Mon and Fri.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies or be a recent graduate.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Interest in fiscal and economic policy topics such as tax policy, retirement savings, and federal budget policy.
• Strong data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support long-term policy projects and papers by conducting background research and writing.
• Draft blog posts and assist staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests.
• Monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents.
• Take notes at Congressional hearings and external events.
• Event planning, program management, and administrative tasks.
• Undergraduate students at the rising junior level or above, currently enrolled graduate students, or graduates within the past 12 months.
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. BPC does not offer visa sponsorship.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Economic Policy Program, Spring Internship

Intern Intern Washington, DC, US

BPC's Spring Internship Program

The Bipartisan Policy Center’s internship program is built around each intern’s goals. Interns conduct research, support project analysts and staff, and see firsthand how people from both parties work together on policy. The program also offers exposure to the policymaking process and the functions of a think tank, plus professional development and networking with BPC staff and interns across DC.

Spring interns work 18 to 20 hours per week and receive a $3,000 stipend, paid in two equal installments during the internship. Interns set a weekly schedule with their intern manager at the start of the semester and can adjust it around class commitments.

BPC’s internships are based in our Washington, DC office. BPC staff are in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Monday and Friday. Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Spring 2027 internship program runs Tuesday, January 26, 2027, through Thursday, April 1, 2027.

Project Description:

BPC's Economic Policy Program (EPP) develops bipartisan policy recommendations designed to enhance the economic opportunity, prosperity, and security of the American people. EPP continues to be a trusted leader in the analysis of federal fiscal policy, encompassing the areas of debt, tax reform, sequestration, the federal budget process, and retirement and financial security.

EPP’s is known for its analysis of the federal debt limit, a project that was initially led by now Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell during his time as a Fellow at BPC. Subsequent analyses have long been widely cited both in the media and directly by policymakers.

Our team also provides research, analysis, and commentary on the major fiscal and budget debates occurring at any given time in Washington, from the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s spending caps to the risks and harms of government shutdowns to the future trajectory of U.S. government finances.

EPP’s tax portfolio seeks bipartisan reform that will create opportunities for businesses of all sizes, support workers and families, and improve our nation’s fiscal outlook in the years to come. We are especially focused on opportunities for fiscally responsible tax reform.

Our work on retirement security focuses on policies that expand access to well-designed retirement savings vehicles, help Americans preserve their retirement income, and resolve Social Security’s structural imbalance to avoid harmful and abrupt benefit cuts when the program’s trust fund is depleted.

We continue to play a prominent role in informing and promoting legislative progress on private-sector savings, working to advance reforms that help Americans create financial security through emergency savings accounts, savings for retirement, and other government assistance to promote economic growth and security.

In 2022, EPP acquired and relaunched the American Savings Education Council (ASEC), a unique cross-sector public-private partnership originally formed in 1994 by the U.S. Department of Labor and Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Responsibilities:

The intern will be working closely with all the policy experts across our team, reporting to the program manager. Responsibilities will vary day-to-day, but may include:

• Support long-term policy projects and papers by conducting background research and writing
• Draft blog posts and assist staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests
• Monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents
• Take notes at Congressional hearings and external events
• Event planning, program management, and administrative tasks
• Undergraduate students at the rising junior level or above, currently enrolled graduate students, or graduates within the past 12 months
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. BPC does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications:

• Must be an enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school or be a recent graduate
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• An interest in fiscal and economic policy topics, such as tax policy, retirement savings, and federal budget policy
• Strong research and data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite preferred

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

• Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society
• Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard
• Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience

These commitments help us fulfill our mission and foster bipartisanship more effectively.