Government Relations Intern (Summer - 10 Weeks)

Hanwha Defense USA Inc • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

HDUSA is seeking motivated and high-performing undergraduates for a 10-week paid Summer Government Relations Internship. This program provides hands-on exposure to the defense industry, U.S. government engagement, and policy analysis, while giving interns the opportunity to interact with internal senior leadership and external stakeholders. Interns will join the Government Relations (GR) team and contribute to the day-to-day work supporting our federal engagement strategies and defense sector initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and maintaining a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Strong written, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to track and synthesize fast-moving legislative and policy developments.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise eligible to access export-controlled technical data.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Defense Studies, Public Affairs, or Public Relations.
• An interest in U.S. defense policy, government affairs, or national security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track relevant legislation, NDAA provisions, appropriations developments, and agency activities affecting HDUSA’s land systems, shipbuilding, missiles, and munitions business lines.
• Draft policy briefs, issue summaries, congressional correspondence, and internal reports to support GR and BD priorities.
• Support preparation for Hill meetings, agency engagements, and industry events; provide readouts and follow-up materials.
• Assist with internal coordination across GR, business development, and Senior Leadership.
• Develop and present a capstone project to senior company leadership at the conclusion of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed