DOW SkillBridge International Affairs and Trade Policy Internship

Westwin Elements; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

Westwin Elements is offering a SkillBridge International Affairs and Trade Policy Internship in Oklahoma City, focusing on critical minerals manufacturing. Interns will apply military skills to real policy work, engage with federal and international stakeholders, and produce analysis on trade and policy. Ideal candidates are active-duty service members with strong writing abilities and experience in international affairs or related fields. This role offers unique mentorship opportunities and exposure to complex national security issues.

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability with emphasis on clarity and brevity.
• Ability to translate complex issues into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with trade policy or economic analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support live federal and international engagements.
• Track international trade and policy developments.
• Produce decision-ready analysis.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Ability to translate complex issues

International affairs

Political science

Economics

Intelligence

Logistics

Strategic planning

Education

Active-duty service member approved for SkillBridge

Job description

DOW SkillBridge International Affairs and Trade Policy Internship

About Westwin Elements Inc

Westwin Elements is dedicated to advancing critical minerals manufacturing in the United States. Our mission is to strengthen domestic supply chains and enhance national security by developing essential refining and processing infrastructure.

About the role

• Westwin Elements participates in the Department of War SkillBridge program, which enables transitioning service members to gain civilian work experience during their final months of service. SkillBridge interns at Westwin apply military skills to real policy work, receive mentorship from experienced policy and industry professionals, and gain exposure to the national security innovation ecosystem. Applicants must meet federal eligibility requirements for SkillBridge participation.

What you'll do

• Supporting live federal and international engagements
• Preparing leadership briefing materials
• Tracking policy movement and translating impact to Westwin

Output Requirements:

• Weekly intelligence brief
• Pre‑read materials for executive engagements
• At least one full policy product (memo, strategy doc, or briefing deck)

Core Responsibilities:

• Track international trade and policy developments impacting nickel and critical minerals
• Produce decision‑ready analysis (not summaries)
• Support USTR, State, and Commerce engagement preparation
• Build stakeholder maps across foreign governments and trade bodies
• Identify risks and opportunities in global supply chains
• Policy memos
• Congressional materials

Qualifications

• Active‑duty service member approved for SkillBridge
• Strong writing ability with emphasis on clarity and brevity
• Ability to translate complex issues into actionable recommendations
• International affairs
• Political science
• Economics
• Intelligence, logistics, or strategic planning (military experience counts heavily)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
• Trade policy or economic analysis
• Indo‑Pacific, Latin America, or Africa regional exposure
• Federal agency coordination
• Familiarity with tariffs, supply chains, or international relations

Performance Expectations

• Delivers concise, decision‑focused work
• Meets deadlines without follow‑up
• Operates with minimal supervision by midpoint of internship
• Demonstrates ability to connect policy to business impact