Spring Intern: Global Security & Terrorism Policy

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

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is offering a Spring Intern position in the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program in Washington, D.C. The internship is full-time (35 hours per week) for three months with possible extension to six months, starting in early spring 2027.

Compensation is an hourly rate of $18.40–$20.40, commensurate with experience. Ideal candidates are organized, adaptable, and capable of handling diverse research tasks, event planning, and general

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience (including internships).
• Prior academic or professional experience conducting research on terrorism, irregular warfare, and/or the military activities of U.S. competitors.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated success working in collaborative team environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Availability to work full-time (35 hours a week) starting in early spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to analyze terrorist and non-state actor group activity.
• Create, maintain, and utilize datasets to perform data analysis and create data visualizations.
• Prepare detailed background briefs on a broad range of security issues.
• 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 for panels and conferences.
• Assist in the publications process, including liaison with the CSIS Dracopoulos iDeas Lab, drafting webpage language, and social media promotion.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Research

Data analysis

Event planning

Scheduling support

Tools

Geodatabases (QGIS)

Carto / Mapbox / Google Earth

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is offering a Spring Intern position in the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program in Washington, D.C. The internship is full-time (35 hours per week) for three months with possible extension to six months, starting in early spring 2027.

Compensation is an hourly rate of $18.40–$20.40, commensurate with experience. Ideal candidates are organized, adaptable, and capable of handling diverse research tasks, event planning, and general