Summer 2026 Intern, Policy Planning and Strategy

Southern Arkansas University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A public university is seeking a Summer 2026 Intern for Policy Planning and Strategy in Washington, DC. The intern will support regulatory modernization initiatives, conducting analyses to evaluate regulatory effectiveness and compiling reports. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and relevant coursework in Economics, Finance, or related fields. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R is essential, along with a strong interest in financial regulation. Applicants must be current students graduating Fall 2026 or later and need to be US citizens.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student, graduating Fall 2026 or later.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis to identify outdated regulations within the framework.
• Develop analytical tools to quantify regulatory burden on institutions.
• Compile and analyze data to evaluate regulatory effectiveness.
• Prepare mandated Report to Congress on regulatory review findings.
• Assist with gathering stakeholder input on regulatory impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Python

R

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Education

Significant coursework in Economics, Finance, Public Policy or related field

Some coursework in Computer Science or Data Science

Coursework in Mathematics or Statistics

Job description

Summer 2026 Intern, Policy Planning and Strategy

Policy Planning anticipates changes in the banking sector through data‑driven analysis and stakeholder engagement to ensure our regulatory framework remains effective and aligned with today’s financial landscape. We are currently leading the statutorily required 10‑year review to identify and remove outdated and unduly burdensome regulations with final recommendations due to Congress in 2027.

We are seeking a Summer Analyst to support our regulatory modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and an interest in financial regulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis to identify outdated, unnecessary, or burdensome regulations within our regulatory framework
• Develop analytical tools and models to quantify regulatory burden on financial institutions
• Compile and analyze data to evaluate regulatory effectiveness and redundancies
• Support the preparation of the mandated Report to Congress on regulatory review findings
• Assist with stakeholder engagement to gather input on regulatory impact

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to calculate and apply quantitative estimates of costs of regulations
• Develop deep understanding of bank regulatory framework
• Understand S&R strategy, workflow, and policy process
• Exposure to S&R policy leaders

Desired qualifications and skills

Significant coursework in Economics, Finance, and Public Policy, or a related field; Some coursework in Computer Science, or Data Science; Coursework in Mathematics, Statistics are a plus.

Key competencies

Must be proficient in one of the following programming languages: Python, R; Should be comfortable using genAI tools and understand their strengths and weaknesses; Familiar with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods; Strong research skills.

Notes

US Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2026 or later.

This position is located in Washington, DC.

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm