Research Intern
About The Position
RPI Group seeks an energetic and motivated Research Intern to support high-visibility, high-impact Navy clients as part of the Navy Science and Technology Team. The intern will support a technical team in preparing and executing strategies that drive investment decisions for the Navy’s valuable equities and help shape the character of future naval forces. The role involves synthesizing research and other written sources, producing and staffing written materials, coordinating meetings and engagements, tracking outcomes and action items, and working with diverse stakeholders. The internship is temporary, runs through June 30, 2027, and offers compensation of $25.00 per hour for up to 40 hours per week based on business needs. The intern must travel and work onsite with the team for one week at both the beginning and conclusion of the internship.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Demonstrate strong analytic, research, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
- Travel and work onsite with the team for a week at the beginning and conclusion of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Academic background in national security studies, policy, management, natural sciences, social sciences, or engineering.
- Demonstrated management and leadership abilities.
- Ability to communicate technical information in a plain style.
Responsibilities
- Synthesize written material from academic research, technical reports, policies, Congressional records, scholarship, journals, and open-source articles.
- Deliver written products such as white papers, briefs, memos, and executive correspondence.
- Prepare and staff written products for information, coordination, or decision.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate team meetings.
- Prepare products for workshops, technical reviews, and external engagements.
- Identify engagement outcomes, document actions, assign due dates, and track progress.
- Organize small working groups and large meetings.
- Organize and lead small-group projects or studies.
- Collaborate with and connect diverse stakeholders.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
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Career Level
Intern
