Technology Policy Intern

SRI International•Arlington, VA

16h•$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. Applicants are encouraged to define a feasible side project (20% time) and how it will be impactful. The Intern will report to the QED-C Deputy Director with additional direction from QED-C members serving on the policy subcommittee.

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
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

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