[2026 Summer Internships] State Practice team - Evidence & Policy Research Intern

Results For America•Columbia, WA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Results for America (RFA) helps government leaders find, fund, and implement solutions that work to accelerate upward economic mobility and improve lives. We work with federal, state, and local government decision-makers to increase their use of evidence and data in budget, policy, and program decisions. RFA’s 2025 summer internship program will run for approximately 10 weeks, from Tuesday, June 2 - Friday, August 7, 2026. Over the course of this internship, all interns will be immersed in RFA’s programmatic and policy work by supporting one of RFA's innovative teams in achieving their strategic goals. Interns will work on various projects during their time at RFA, while also enjoying a range of learning and professional development opportunities. Interns will work virtually and will be expected to use their own laptop equipment. Interns will be assigned RFA email addresses for the duration of their summer internship. The State Practice team supports RFA’s North Star goals by strengthening the evidence infrastructure that helps states shift dollars toward what works. This includes supporting the State Standard of Excellence and developing AI-powered tools that expand RFA’s ability to deliver analysis and technical assistance at scale across grantmaking, budgeting, and direct services. This work improves access to evidence on programs affecting kindergarten readiness, postsecondary completion, and living-wage employment pathways, contributing to advancing economic mobility outcomes in underinvested communities.

Requirements

Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
Proficiency with GoogleSuite and Microsoft Office Suite
Alignment with Results for America’s mission and vision
Summer Intern applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
RFA is not able to sponsor or otherwise support employment authorization in the United States, including F-1 student visas, now or in the future, for this internship position.

Responsibilities

Research government programs, budgets, and policies for evidence of effectiveness
Build structured datasets to support development of AI-powered evidence tools
Review materials for State Standard of Excellence submissions
Conduct evidence research across clearinghouses and government documents
Code and structure data for AI training sets
Assess state policy materials for Standard of Excellence reviews
Create coded datasets of government RFPs, budgets, and evidence definitions for AI tool development
Create evidence alignment assessments for state programs
Contribute to 2026 State Standard of Excellence reviews and the State Honor Roll of Grant Programs
Create summary memos documenting research findings and data quality recommendations