Government Relations Intern

Axis Communications • Arlington, VA

4d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you eager to explore the exciting intersection of technology, policy, and legislation within the security industry? We're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Government Relations Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in regulatory processes, governmental compliance, and public policy engagement, providing a foundational understanding for your career. If you're passionate about learning and growing in government relations, public policy, or compliance, this role is designed for you. This is a paid internship (onsite in our Arlington VA office) with an hourly rate of $18/hr (non-negotiable). There is also the possibility to work remotely one day per week.

Requirements

• Proactive, organized, and analytical in thought process.
• Genuine interest in government compliance, public policy, or government relations.
• Sound judgment and a keen intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to manage tasks and learn new processes effectively within a professional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and demonstrate initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or related field (in progress)
• 0-1 years of marketing/social media/ campaigning internship experience (valued but not required)

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the Government inbox, learning to ensure timely, accurate, and organized responses.
• Support the processing and tracking of government compliance requests, developing an eye for precision and efficiency.
• Help with the administration and coordination of the Axis Grant Program.
• Begin to develop a working knowledge of NDAA, TAA, and Buy America requirements and their business implications.
• Conduct competitive research on domestic manufacturing and Buy America positioning across the security industry.
• Analyze data from the Made in America Office Waiver database to understand competitor approaches to BABA waivers.
• Provide support for initiatives related to public-private partnerships and government engagement strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern