Strategic Engagements Research Assistant

Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 22 - 26; Full time

Job summary

Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) is seeking a Research Assistant for Strategic Engagements in Arlington, full-time, to support the AI+ Expo with speaker curation, content development, and external communications. The RA will work closely with the Strategic Engagements team to ensure seamless event operations and polished public-facing materials.

This role emphasizes hands-on logistics, project coordination, and professional writing, with in-person work January through June 2027.

Qualifications

• All undergraduate or graduate majors are encouraged to apply.
• High proficiency in Google Suite, data organization, and project management software. Proficiency in leveraging and prompting Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Exceptional professional writing and communication skills for external partner engagement.
• Must work full-time in-person in Arlington January through June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Programming & Content Support: Assist in curating speaker lists, panel topics, and tech demonstrations that align with SCSP’s mission. Help draft compelling session descriptions and event agendas.
• Speaker & VIP Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for speaker invitations, collecting bios and headshots, and ensuring a seamless experience for VIP guests.
• Event Communications: Draft and edit external communications, including attendee invitations, event newsletters, promotional copy, social media content, and briefing materials for speakers and moderators.
• Project Coordination: Use project management platforms (like Airtable and Google Suite) to track speaker logistics, programming details, and day‑of show agendas.
• On‑Site Execution: Provide hands‑on, on‑site support during the Expo, assisting with stage management, speaker coordination, and attendee experience.

Skills

Google Suite

Data organization

Project management software

LLM prompting

Professional writing

External partner engagement

Communication skills

Education

All undergraduate or graduate majors welcomed

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) is seeking a Research Assistant for Strategic Engagements in Arlington, full-time, to support the AI+ Expo with speaker curation, content development, and external communications. The RA will work closely with the Strategic Engagements team to ensure seamless event operations and polished public-facing materials.

This role emphasizes hands-on logistics, project coordination, and professional writing, with in-person work January through June 2027.