Geospatial Intelligence & National Security Tech Internship

understandingwar

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship monthly stipend up to $1,0

Job summary

Institute for the Study of War (ISW) offers Spring 2027 internship programs with in-person, remote, and hybrid options. Interns engage with GIS-driven research, open-source analysis, and collaboration across Russia, China, and Iran networks, under senior analyst mentorship.

The program emphasizes writing quality, editing, and clear communication for national security insights. Program runs Jan 12–May 14, requires US presence, CPT eligibility for visa students, and rolling review of applications

Qualifications

Candidates must be motivated and organized college students or recent graduates with demonstrated expertise in a related field.
Candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
Candidates must possess strong capabilities in GIS software such as Esri's ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, or ArcGIS Online. Experience with SQL or ArcGIS Python (Arcpy), is a plus.
Candidates must display the ability to conduct complex tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Candidates should be self-motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Candidates will preferably have demonstrated interest or expertise in national security issues, particularly Russia, Ukraine, China, or issues in the Middle East.
Candidates must show commitment to—and interest in—the core mission and values of ISW.