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Job summary

CSIS in Washington, DC is seeking research interns in the Economic Security and Technology Department to support data analysis, policy memos, and visual content creation. The role emphasizes data visualization, outreach, and event support, with an hourly wage dependent on education level.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students or recent graduates with strong English writing skills and the ability to work in person at the CSIS office, with occasional remote work possible.

Qualifications

• Prior research experience is desirable but not required.
• Basic understanding of data science, Excel, and at least one statistical software is highly beneficial.
• Research experience in regional economic and technology issues is a plus.
• Must be able to work in-person at the CSIS office with occasional work from home.
• Must be an undergraduate student (junior+) or a master’s student or recent graduate.
• Excellent English writing and research skills; detail-oriented under pressure.
• Independent, proactive thinker who can meet tight deadlines and work in a small team.
• Eligible to work in the United States; CSIS does not sponsor visas for interns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis to create visualizations using Excel and Flourish.
• Produce memos and podcast notes on industrial policy, global trade, and tech developments.
• Create visual content with Canva for posts, banners, and infographics.
• Draft social media content and other digital media to promote EST events and reports.
• Assist with events, including video clips, summaries, and check-in tasks.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Statistical software

Education

Undergraduate student or higher

Eligible to work in the US

Tools

Flourish

Canva

Python

R

Stata

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decisionmakers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

ABOUT THE ECONOMIC SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Economic Security and Technology Department is seeking research interns to support our work. We examine issues shaping global technology and commercial competition, focusing on economic policies such as trade, investment, and industrial policy; critical and emerging technologies, such as AI and semiconductors; and economic relations with other global economic actors.

The Economic Security and Technology Department brings together nearly a dozen of CSIS programs to provide cross-cutting research on economic and technology policies and their role in U.S. national security.

The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.50/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.50/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $19.50/hour for hires with a master’s degree).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct data analysis to create visualizations for review using Excel and Flourish on economic security and technology policy topics
• Produce succinct memos and podcast notes for review on industrial policy, global trade and investment, and technological developments in the United States and abroad
• Create engaging visual content using tools like Canva for posts, banners, presentations, and infographics
• Draft social media content and other digital media to promote EST events, reports, and relevant research
• Assist with events, including video clips, summaries, check in, and other related activities.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior research experience, either within a class or a previous internship in the following areas is desirable but not required:
  • International economics and U.S. trade and investment policy
  • Technology policy in the United States and/or abroad
• A basic understanding of data science, Excel, and at least one statistical software for data analysis – such as Python, R, and Stata - is highly beneficial
• Research experience, within a class or internship, on regional economic and technology issues - particularly in North America, Africa, and/or Asia - is a plus
• Must be able to work in-person at the CSIS office with the ability to work from home occasionally if needed
• Must be at least an undergraduate student with a junior standing or above, master’s student, or a recent graduate.
• Must have excellent English-language writing and research skills and be detail-oriented under pressure
• Should be critical and creative thinkers who thrive in an independent working environment with tight deadlines. Proactive problem solving, proper time management skills, and the ability to brief staff in an effective and concise manner are essential
• Must be able to function well as part of a friendly, small, and close-knit team. The ability to communicate efficiently and effectively is necessary

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Foreign nationals must have employment authorization, as CSIS does not sponsor visas for interns.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer