OPB Spring 2027 Graduate Public Policy Internship

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) invites graduate students to join the Spring 2027 Internship program. You will work within one of OPB's divisions, gaining hands-on experience in budgeting, policy research, and legislative tracking.

The program runs January 18 through April 15, 2027, with about 24–28 hours per week. Interns report in-person to 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA 30334, gaining exposure to Georgia's budget and legislative processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in public administration, public policy, political science, or economics.
• Excellent business, writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the State of Georgia legislative and committee process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing budget recommendations for current and upcoming fiscal years.
• Provide research and analysis to Governor and agencies on budgetary issues.
• Review agency budgets to promote sound fiscal stewardship and compliance with appropriations act.
• Support drafting of policy memos and briefing materials for legislative sessions.

Skills

Research & analysis

Writing skills

Policy understanding

Education

Graduate student in public administration/public policy/political science/economics

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Research databases

Job description

State of Georgia's Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) invites graduate students to join the Spring 2027 Internship program. You will work within one of OPB's divisions, gaining hands-on experience in budgeting, policy research, and legislative tracking.

The program runs January 18 through April 15, 2027, with about 24–28 hours per week. Interns report in-person to 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA 30334, gaining exposure to Georgia's budget and legislative processes.