FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation

Spring 2027 FDD Action Policy Internship

In short

This is a part-time, onsite internship with FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation focused on national-security policy research. The intern conducts legislative research, tracks NDAA and appropriations developments, covers congressional hearings, and prepares briefing materials for staff. It requires at least a 3.2 GPA, relevant coursework (International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Computer Science, or similar), basic Microsoft Office/Excel skills, strong research skills, and a commitment of at least 22 hours per week, with eligibility to work in the United States.

About the Role
You will conduct legislative research on national-security issues, track policy developments through the NDAA and appropriations processes, and analyze executive and legislative actions. You will cover congressional hearings and events, support staff research requests, and prepare congressional briefing materials.
Requirements
•Have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
•Have relevant coursework in International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field
•Know Microsoft Office programs including Word and have basic Excel skills
•Commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week
•Be eligible to work in the United States
•Have strong research skills
Responsibilities
•Conduct legislative research on national-security issues
•Track and analyze policy developments through the NDAA and appropriations processes
•Monitor, summarize, and analyze executive and legislative branch actions
•Attend, cover, and summarize congressional hearings and national-security events
•Provide research support to staff
•Prepare briefing materials and background documents for congressional meetings
Benefits
•Stipends
•Assistance seeking academic credit

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