National Security Research Intern — Remote/Hybrid

CNA Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CNA Corporation is seeking a Research Intern for the summer of 2027 to contribute directly to national security research projects. You will be embedded in real study teams, handling a self-contained project or supporting multiple ongoing studies, with hands-on experience in applying rigorous analysis.

The internship targets graduate students and offers exposure to policy research, defense-related work, and mentorship within a mission-driven environment. Hybrid work arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, engineering, operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, international relations or related discipline; must be enrolled in a graduate program.
• Undergraduate research experience and ability to conduct literature searches, analyses, and write reports are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and structuring analytical problems.
• Develop sound analytical techniques.
• Carry out analyses to logical conclusions.
• Communicate results both in writing and orally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, engineering, operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, international relations or related discipline; must be enrolled in a graduate program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database manipulation

Job description

CNA Corporation is seeking a Research Intern for the summer of 2027 to contribute directly to national security research projects. You will be embedded in real study teams, handling a self-contained project or supporting multiple ongoing studies, with hands-on experience in applying rigorous analysis.

The internship targets graduate students and offers exposure to policy research, defense-related work, and mentorship within a mission-driven environment. Hybrid work arrangements may be available.