Technology Policy Intern
SRI International•Arlington, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Help shape the future of technology and society! The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C®) is an international association managed by SRI with a mission to grow the quantum economy via community-building and collaboration. QED-C is searching for a Technology Policy Intern to work with its Law & Policy Technical Advisory Committee during the summer and/or fall semester 2026. The Intern will work a hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day from home) based at SRI’s office in Arlington, VA.
Requirements
- Current graduate or undergraduate student (rising junior or senior) majoring in Public Policy, Law, Business, Economics, Government, Science and Technology Studies, or another policy-related program.
- Demonstrated interest in technology policy (preferably around emerging or frontier technologies)
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency writing for broad audiences
- Experience working with a membership-based or volunteer organization
Nice To Haves
- Advanced coursework in science or engineering
- Previous experience in volunteer leadership positions
- Exposure to quantum information science and technology
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply appropriate methodologies to evaluate the effect of salient policy issues on the industry
- Draft persuasive and evidence-based position papers
- Monitor and summarize policy documents and relevant legislation
- Travel within the National Capital Region to support briefings and in-person events
- Define a feasible side project (20% time) and how it will be impactful
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
