National Security Policy Research Intern (Spring 2027)

Center for Strategic and International Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites applications for a full-time internship in the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism (WITT) Program. This entry-level role is designed for current students or recent graduates within one year of graduation, offering hands-on research, event planning, and administrative support in a fast-paced policy environment in Washington, DC.

The position runs for three months with possible extension to six months, starting in early spring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed or near completion.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience (incl. internships).
• Experience researching terrorism, irregular warfare, or the military activity of U.S. competitors.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Availability to work full-time (35 hours a week) starting in early spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on terrorist and non-state actor activity as well as irregular and conventional military activity by U.S. competitors.
• Create, maintain, and utilize datasets to perform data analysis and create data visualizations.
• Prepare detailed background briefs on a broad range of security issues for research staff.
• Provide scheduling support to coordinate calls, in-person and virtual meetings, and travel for events and projects.
• Assist in all aspects of event planning and logistics, including for public and private panels and conferences.
• Assist in the publications process, including liaising with the CSIS Dracopoulos iDeas Lab, drafting webpage language, and assisting in social media promotion.
• Other similar duties as needed.

Skills

Writing skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Full-time availability Spring 2027

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites applications for a full-time internship in the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism (WITT) Program. This entry-level role is designed for current students or recent graduates within one year of graduation, offering hands-on research, event planning, and administrative support in a fast-paced policy environment in Washington, DC.

The position runs for three months with possible extension to six months, starting in early spring