Government Relations Intern

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Alexandria, VA

3d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions (MTSI) is seeking a full-time Government Relations Intern to join its team in Alexandria, Virginia, during Spring 2027. The intern will support MTSI’s defense technology and public policy initiatives, with a focus on legislative strategy, policy research, and compliance efforts for government contractors supporting the U.S. Department of War. Candidates local to Alexandria, Virginia, are strongly desired. The role supports the Government Relations team and organizational priorities through research, monitoring, stakeholder engagement, preparation of materials, event coordination, and maintenance of internal resources. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in a relevant field and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently, demonstrating initiative, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of the U.S. political process and public administration.
Working skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge and working skills in Microsoft SharePoint via SPARC.
MS Fabric coding abilities.
Working skills in Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Candidates local to Alexandria, Virginia, are strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, political, and national security developments relevant to MTSI’s business objectives.
Support the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, reports, and summaries for internal stakeholders and leadership.
Monitor congressional activity, defense policy developments, and government affairs issues to inform team awareness and planning.
Assist with stakeholder engagement, industry outreach, advocacy initiatives, and relationship-building activities.
Collaborate with Government Relations, Business Development, and other internal teams to support organizational priorities.
Support the coordination of industry events, meetings, and other government affairs activities.
Maintain internal research materials, documentation, and reporting resources to support team operations.
Contribute to strategic research and special projects related to defense, technology, and national security.