Emerging Tech & National Security Research Intern

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Hands-on research experience

Exposure to tech and national security

Meaningful projects

Job summary

In-Q-Tel invites a Research Assistant Intern to support research and writing while collaborating with a mission-driven team focused on technology and national security. You’ll gather information to support projects, draft reports, manage information sharing across offices, analyze trends in technology, and help integrate AI tools into workflows.

This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and intelligence, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Currently studying or recently graduated in fields like investing, technology, or national security.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Self-starter who enjoys working with others.
• Familiarity with the Intelligence Community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize information to support research projects.
• Help draft reports and documents with the team.
• Manage information sharing across different offices.
• Assist with strategic initiatives and projects.
• Analyze trends in technology and national security.
• Support the integration of AI tools into workflows.
• Provide additional support as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Intelligence Community familiarity

Education

Pursuing or recent graduate in investing/technology/national security

Tools

AI tools

Job description

In-Q-Tel invites a Research Assistant Intern to support research and writing while collaborating with a mission-driven team focused on technology and national security. You’ll gather information to support projects, draft reports, manage information sharing across offices, analyze trends in technology, and help integrate AI tools into workflows.

This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and intelligence, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful