Center for the Industrial Base Intern
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for the Industrial Base Intern
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Nonprofit think tank for global policy research
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 decision makers 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 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The Center for the Industrial Base (CIB) is hiring an intern for a 35-hour per week, in-person, paid position. CIB provides analysis on the critical issues at the cross-section of the U.S. government, the U.S. industrial base, and long-term strategic competition. CIB monitors important developments in the global defense industry, with a particular focus on DOD and federal industrial base challenges; government contracting trends in defense, civilian agencies, and international markets; industry-government collaboration; and international industrial cooperation. Through years of analytical research, CIB has strengthened its capabilities to draw from large databases to present information in a clear, meaningful way. CIB also collaborates with other teams at CSIS on a variety of research topics.
CIB's research efforts focus on a variety of topics, including:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns at CIB bolster the team with a variety of core research and analytical skills. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
degree. Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:
CIB is looking for an intern who can start January 4, 2027, though the actual start date is negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, and college transcript as a single PDF using the "Resume" upload. Applications not submitted in one PDF will not be considered. This application will remain open until the position is filled.
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.
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.
Salary Range 18.4 - 20.4 USD
Nonprofit think tank for global policy research
CSIS is a bipartisan nonprofit research organization that studies foreign policy and national security for policymakers, journalists and the public. Its scholars examine defense, global development and the links between economics, technology and international affairs, using original data and open-source analysis. Research reaches audiences through publications, public events and multimedia, while its executive education programs teach policy and leadership skills to professionals and students. Individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies support its work through donations and project funding. Founded in 1962, CSIS is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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