Technology Policy Intern

SRI International • Arlington, VA

2d • $20 - $38 • 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.
• Successful candidates must have demonstrated interest in technology policy (preferably around emerging or frontier technologies), strong analytical skills, and proficiency writing for broad audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced coursework in science or engineering a plus.
• Experience working with a membership-based or volunteer organization.
• Previous experience in volunteer leadership positions or exposure to quantum information science and technology is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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

• SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.
• Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed