Summer Intern: National Security Strategy, Pentagon Budgeting, and the US Defense Industrial Base

American Enterprise Institute • Washington, DC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Enterprise Institute seeks an intern to assist with research and writing on a wide range of national security and defense issues. Interns will support the work of Senior Fellows Elaine McCusker, Todd Harrison, and William C. Greenwalt and Nonresident Senior Fellow John G. Ferrari, and they will assist with the Defense Futures Simulator. AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates. The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21 , or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28 .

Requirements

• Besides possessing a strong interest in defense and national security issues, candidates should be organized, detail oriented, and able to write concisely.
• Candidates must also have experience researching in academic settings or previous professional environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who can participate in the program in person for 25–40 hours per week are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducting quantitative research and modeling of the US Defense Department’s budget
• Compiling research memos on topics pertaining to Defense Department recruiting and retention, the defense industrial base, national security strategy, and space policy
• Collecting, estimating, and reviewing data on specific programs within the US Defense Department
• Contributing language for op-eds and reports published in external media outlets and through the American Enterprise Institute

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees