Research Intern

RPI Group Inc • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

RPI Group seeks an energetic and motivated Research Intern to support high-visibility, high-impact Navy clients as part of its 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 shape the character of future naval forces. The role involves research and writing, coordination of meetings and engagements, project organization, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. The intern must be able to work independently and as part of a team. The position requires travel and onsite work 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.
• Have strong analytic, research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass a background investigation.
• Travel and work onsite with the team for one 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 is desired.
• 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.
• Produce white papers, briefs, memos, and executive correspondence.
• Prepare and staff written products for information, coordination, or decision.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate team meetings.
• Prepare materials for workshops, technical reviews, and external engagements.
• Identify engagement outcomes, record action items, 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 within a team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern