Missile Defense Policy Intern (Remote-Eligible)

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites applications for an internship with the Missile Defense Project. The intern will support research and operations, working 35 hours per week on site with some remote flexibility, starting September 14, 2026.

The role emphasizes research, data work, website updates, and administrative tasks, with hourly pay ranging from $18.40 to $20.40 depending on education level.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
• Interest or experience in missile defense, nuclear policy, or emerging technologies.
• Excellent record in an academic or research environment.
• Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in graphic design or illustrating software such as Canva is a plus.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Research assistance for MDP’s various publications and products.
• Updating the project’s website, missilethreat.csis.org.
• Assist with data collection, management, and visualizations.
• Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing.
• Copyediting support for written publications.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
• Ability to commit to working full-time (35 hours/week) for at least three months consecutively.

Skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Graphic design

Canva

Education

College junior or graduate student

GPA 3.5

Recent graduate

Tools

Canva

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites applications for an internship with the Missile Defense Project. The intern will support research and operations, working 35 hours per week on site with some remote flexibility, starting September 14, 2026.

The role emphasizes research, data work, website updates, and administrative tasks, with hourly pay ranging from $18.40 to $20.40 depending on education level.