Policy & Government Affairs Intern

Talentify Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to support monitoring federal and state legislative and regulatory developments in energy, transportation, and retail sectors. You will help translate policy changes into clear insights for internal business audiences and assist in stakeholder engagement in Washington, DC.

This full-time in-person internship runs June 7 – August 13, 2027, offering hands-on experience in policy analysis, communication, and advocacy within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Government, or related field.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation development skills are essential.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights for business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal and state legislative and regulatory developments affecting Pilot’s energy, retail, travel center, and transportation operations.
• Develop weekly updates summarizing changes, significance, and expected business impact.
• Build and maintain issue playbooks detailing policy backgrounds, stakeholders, timelines, and actions.
• Prepare briefing materials including one-pagers, talking points, Q&A documents, and meeting summaries for engagement efforts.

Skills

Research

Writing

Presentation skills

Policy memos

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate or masters in Political Science/IR/Public Policy Government

Job description

Pilot Company is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to support monitoring federal and state legislative and regulatory developments in energy, transportation, and retail sectors. You will help translate policy changes into clear insights for internal business audiences and assist in stakeholder engagement in Washington, DC.

This full-time in-person internship runs June 7 – August 13, 2027, offering hands-on experience in policy analysis, communication, and advocacy within a collaborative