Policy Intern, Public Sector (Part-Time)

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) seeks a Policy Intern to assist the Public Sector Policy team with government contracting, cybersecurity, AI, and related technology policy issues in the United States. This role is U.S.-facing and supports the advocacy activities of ITI’s Public Sector team.

Under supervision, you will monitor developments, help draft inputs for fact sheets and letters, coordinate with teams, attend policy meetings, and contribute to strategic advocacy projects

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in political science, public policy, international affairs/relations, business, or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely about complex technology and policy topics.
• Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest and knowledge of public sector and technology policy issues.
• Experience conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory, and policy developments in the United States pertaining to acquisition of technology
• Create and maintain internal tracking sheets for policy developments, and other data as necessary
• Assist in drafting inputs for fact sheets, position papers, letters, comments, and other written materials as assigned
• Work collaboratively with the Public Sector team and other teams within ITI to support ITI’s advocacy efforts
• Attend internal and external meetings on acquisition regulatory policy-related issues and produce readouts
• Help coordinate Public Sector team advocacy efforts and manage the implementation of strategic projects that the team is undertaking

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Public Sector Policy, the Policy Intern will work on government contracting, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other issues that impact the ability of federal and state governments to buy and use information technology. This role is U.S.-facing and supports the advocacy activities of the Public Sector team.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Public Sector Policy, the Policy Intern will work on government contracting, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other issues that impact the ability of federal and state governments to buy and use information technology. This role is U.S.-facing and supports the advocacy activities of the Public Sector team.

Your responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory, and policy developments in the United States pertaining to acquisition of technology
• Create and maintain internal tracking sheets for policy developments, and other data as necessary
• Assist in drafting inputs for fact sheets, position papers, letters, comments, and other written materials as assigned
• Work collaboratively with the Public Sector team and other teams within ITI to support ITI’s advocacy efforts
• Attend internal and external meetings on acquisition regulatory policy-related issues and produce readouts
• Help coordinate Public Sector team advocacy efforts and manage the implementation of strategic projects that the team is undertaking

Your qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in political science, public policy, international affairs/relations, business, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely about complex technology and policy topics
• Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest and knowledge of public sector and technology policy issues
• Experience conducting research

Your intangibles

• Self-starter that can independently handle tasks
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize competing tasks, and meet deadlines
• Team player that possesses sound judgment and demonstrates professionalism

Pay rate

$18.50/h

ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.